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RUSSIAN JEWELS.

— Presii Asaopiation-

fAustralia.il snd bT.Z. Press A ^sociafcion.i

, | REALISE £80,561

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LONDON, March 16^ Tlie' surprising total of £80,561 was obtained from the sale of the Russian State jewels, dcscrihed as tlie rarest collection of gems hought in an auction room. ^ They mostly date from tlie eighteenth century, and tlicrefore helong to a period removed from the late reigning faniily, though thc Nuptial Crown was nsed more recently in ceremonial functioiis. Tliere was a terrific rush, mostly of women, and after spirited bidding the crown went to a Paris bnyer for £6100, bidding opening at £5000. Loss important lots grouped together brought £8000. Other prices were. Pair of diamoncl bracelets, £3400; diamoncl neclclace, £2700; j green jasper snufFbox, £2600; em- 1 ! erald and brilliant. ornament, £4300 ; j | large oval brilliant £11,800; diamond, sapphire and pearl brooch, ' £7300; diamoncl tiara, £4200; court sword, £700.

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North Otago Times, Volume CVII, Issue 17748, 19 March 1927, Page 6

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RUSSIAN JEWELS. North Otago Times, Volume CVII, Issue 17748, 19 March 1927, Page 6

RUSSIAN JEWELS. North Otago Times, Volume CVII, Issue 17748, 19 March 1927, Page 6

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