I had only a couple of items about the Montrose jewels. In the short time I had available yesterday, I found a few more. But what I have so far is very limited. Unfortunately, I have a very busy weekend, and will not be able to do more searching until mid-week.
So far nothing I have seen, either in photos or descriptions, resembles the brooch being auctioned.
I have looked only at 3 Duchesses who might have owned the brooch -- but there are more. And I hasten to add, my research on the 3 Duchesses is by no means complete.
Photos of any of the Duchesses wearing grand jewels seem to be scarce!!
The 3 Duchesses I looked at are in chronological order
Violet, Mary and Isabel.
I will post what I have in 3 separate posts with appropriate headings.
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