Famous precious stones connected with the Regalia
Reference code
SIT/01/20
Title
Famous precious stones connected with the Regalia
Level of description
file
Scope and content
This file contains some loose correspondence relating to the provenance of unnamed stones or jewels, with a list of stones gifted to King George III by Emperor Shah Alam, along with sketches of some Amethysts and the mound of the crown of George IV. There is also a printed list of the world's largest diamonds and a colour print of various gemstones held in the Geological Museum.
Creator
Sitwell, Hervey Degge Wilmot (1896-1973), Major General and Keeper of the Jewel House, Tower of London
Previous reference number(s)
file 25
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