Imperial Crown of India or Dunbar Crown
Reference code
SIT/01/03/06
Title
Imperial Crown of India or Dunbar Crown
Date
c. 1966
Level of description
file
Extent and format
1 file
Scope and content
Handwritten and typescript notes on the composition of the Imperial Crown of India. There are two letters discussing the background of some of the stones used in the crown and an estimated cost of £60,000 is given for the piece.
Creator
Sitwell, Hervey Degge Wilmot (1896-1973), Major General and Keeper of the Jewel House, Tower of London
Previous reference number(s)
file 3 I