If these are not the same jewels -- what can I say!
The fact that the jewels sold by Koller in 2017 were in a case by Catchople & Williams does suggest that the original owners were from the UK -- or at least purchased the jewels in the UK. But, we all know that jewels can be in cases made later. Yet, there are even earrings which you had guessed might be additional to the jewel worn as a tiara!
How I would love to see the invoice! I noticed that it is dated 1961, but the details of the invoice were not published by the auctioneers.
Was 1961 a purchase date by a later owner? And if so, by whom? Was it a valuation date? If so, why? A repair date?
What ever the result of the questions, I think that you have identified the same jewel as worn by Helia Stuart Walker for her wedding.
Congratulations!
Am I correct in thinking that Koller are a Swiss firm? I think that the older daughter, Iona, who married Baron Christian Oppenheim lived in Switzerland. Or am I going off track in trying to suggest that link?
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