The Polar Star Diamond

17290

From: Russia | India

Curatorial Section: Historic

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Object Title The Polar Star Diamond
Object Number 17290
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Russia | India
Manufacture Location Europe
Period 19th Century
Date Made 1850-1894 CE
Section Historic
Materials Glass
Description

Model of Polar Star Diamond - 40 carats; original stone originated in India

Most likely one of a set of 15 famous diamond replicas (#17288-17302)

Credit Line Gift of Robert H. Lamborn, 1894
Other Number Receipt 422: 662 - Original Number

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