on January 13, 2019, 7:16 am, in reply to "Re: Coronation gifts. Queen Alexandra to George V"
I went to the exhibition which was more stunning than I had hoped.
I was especially intrigued which the elaborate cigarette holders and cases studded with gems from a bygone era.
I was surprised to see how short the Queens Greville Ruby and Diamond necklace was.
Lady Mountbatten's Tutti Frutti tiara was stunning...I had the most delightful conversation with a lady about not liking carved gemstones!
Her husband overheard and opined that at least there is something here that you don't want!
The Jadeite necklace was the highlight for me however...mesmerising.
Did anyone else go? Maybe next time there is an exhibition in Australia all of us jewellies should try and meet. 
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At the Cartier Exhibition in Canberra last year, one of the exhibits was this Cartier clock, a gift from Queen Alexandra to George V for his coronation.
According to the Exhibition notes, the clock was a stock item and purchased shortly before the coronation.
Queen Alexandra spent a couple of days in London just prior to the coronation so perhaps she purchased it then before retreating to Sandringham with her sister and Princess Victoria.
See the Royal Collection site for some better images
https://www.rct.uk/collection/2894/desk-clock-0
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