Florence, Lady Poltimore, wife of the Second Baron Poltimore
for whom the tiara was originally made.
The tiara was sold in a public auction on January 29, 1959 by the Fourth Baron Poltimore. It was acquired on the advice of Patrick Plunkett, Deputy Master of the Household, for Princess Margaret (Queen Elizabeth's sister) for an estimated £5,500.
Princess Margaret first wore the tiara in public at her wedding on May 6, 1960.
The tiara may also be broken down into a necklace and broaches.
In June 2006, the Poltimore tiara was again sold at auction. Christie's featured the piece in its auction "Property from the Collection of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon." The tiara sold for an estimated $1,704,575 USD to an unknown buyer.
The Poltimore Tiara at auction.
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