Fabulous Diamonds 1959

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Titles read: "FABULOUS DIAMONDS".

London and South Africa.

Exterior of Christie's Auction House. Inside we see various shots of 'The Ageless Diamond' exhibition. People peer in showcases to see Marie Antoinette's diamond necklace and diadem. C/Us of these and a Directoire diamond clasp,...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
50250
Sort Number:
59/004
Time in/Out:
01:44:26:00 / 01:47:16:00
Canister:
59/4
Film ID:
1565.18
Issue Date:
12/01/1959

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