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March 13, 2017

Countess Spencer's Diamond Tiara

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Creation:  This tiara was made from various pieces that were put together by Garrard in 1937.  The central and end portions were given to Cynthia Spencer by Lady Sarah Spencer when she married in 1919.  Garrard created four additional elements and mounted all of the pieces together as a tiara.
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Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer
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Victoria Lockwood
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Lady Sarah McCorquodale
Materials:  diamonds set in silver and gold
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Lady Jane Fellowes
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Celia McCorquodale Woodhouse
Provenance:
  1. Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer, née Hamilton 
  2. John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer; inherited from his mother in 1972
  3. Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer; inherited from his father in 1992
Spencer Tiara Princess Diana Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales
Spencer Tiara Princess Diana Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales
Other Wearers:
Spencer Tiara Princess Diana Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales
Spencer Tiara Princess Diana Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales
Questions: 
  • When were the central and end elements created? 
  • Which jewelers created the central and end elements?
  • Did the end elements belong to Frances Browne née Manby, Viscountess Montagu
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Photos: Sotheby's

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