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Tiaras - A History of Splendour by Geoffrey Munn (Book)

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This lavishly illustrated book includes exclusive photographs, many reproduced in this book for the first time, of a variety of Royal Tiara's together with those of French and Russian Imperial provenance, including four stunning tiaras designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria. Geoffrey Munn has also been granted privileged access to the archives of many famous jewellers, including - Boucheron, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels and Faberge for his research for the book. 432 pages with more tan 400 photographs and illustrations.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (285.75 mm)Width: 9.5 in (241.3 mm)Depth: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2001
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU48515945012

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