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1862 Diamond Tiara Missing for 69 Years Heads to Auction at Sotheby’s Geneva
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What Happened?
The Mellerio Orléans Tiara, crafted in 1862 and missing since 1957, will be auctioned at Sotheby’s Geneva on November 11, with an estimated value of up to $1.3 million.
Key points
- The tiara was made by Mellerio dits Meller, the oldest jeweler in Paris.
- It features a Greek Revival design with old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds.
- Antoine d’Orléans gifted the tiara to his daughter for her wedding in 1864.
- The tiara has been missing since the death of its last known owner in 1957.
- It is estimated to sell for between 780,000 to 1,100,000 Swiss francs.
Key insights
- The tiara's sale may highlight the growing market interest in historical jewelry.
- Collectors may see this auction as an opportunity to acquire a unique piece with royal connections.
- The tiara's design reflects a significant cultural moment in 19th-century France.
Why it matters
The auction of this historically significant tiara could attract collectors and historians interested in royal artifacts.
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Mellerio dits Meller· CompanySotheby’s· CompanyAntoine d’Orléans· PersonMarie Isabelle· PersonPhilippe d’Orléans· PersonGeneva· City
Source
Times of India
