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Duchess Katharine |
Provenance:
- Duchess Katharine of Kent
- Unknown Owner; sold at auction at Sotheby's for $211,255 in November 2014
Questions:
- What is this tiara's provenance prior to Duchess Katharine?
- Did Duchess Katharine actually own this tiara or was it loaned to her?
- Who currently owns this tiara?
original tiara |
Links:
- Sotheby's - Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, and Diamond Tiara
- Artemisia's Royal Jewels - Kent Aquamarine Tiara
- Royal Magazin - Kent Aquamarine Tiara
Too bad the tiara was altered from its original version; it was gorgeous as a kokoshnik.
ReplyDeleteThis tiara is going up for auction next month at Sotheby's. http://www.sothebys.com/pdf/2014/GE1405/index.html
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Isn't that sad? At this rate, the Duchess of Kent won't have any tiaras left! Could it be they (the Dukes of Kent) need the money?
ReplyDeleteI wonder if by doing this less inheritance tax maybe and historical one's be given to the crown to also avoid that same thing too.
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