Duchess of Bedford's Floral Tiara

Creation:  This tiara was made circa 1830 by Jean-Baptiste Fossin.

Materials:  diamonds set in gold and silver

Mary Russell

Henrietta Russell

Provenance:

1. Anna Russell née Stanhope, Duchess of Bedford 
2. William Russell, 8th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his mother in 1857
3. Francis Russell, 9th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his cousin in 1872
4. George Russell, 10th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his father in 1891 
5. Herbrand Russell, 11th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his brother in 1893
6. Hastings Russell, 12th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his father in 1940
7. Ian Russell, 13th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his father in 1953
8. Robin Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his father 2002
9. Andrew Russell, 15th Duke of Bedford; inherited from his father in 2003

Nicole Russell

Other Wearers:

• Mary Russell née Du Caurroy Tribe, Duchess of Bedford; wife of the 11th Duke
• Nicole Russell née Schneider Milinaire, Duchess of Bedford; 3rd wife of the 13th Duke
• Henrietta Russell née Tiarks, Duchess of Bedford; wife of the 14th Duke

Questions:

• Did this tiara originally belong to Queen Caroline of Naples?

Links:

• Royal Magazin - Bedford Floral Tiara 
• The Royal Watcher - Duchess of Bedford's Tiaras

Photos: Chaumet