tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594623222758628619.post7841072731484469762..comments2024-01-31T00:57:52.388-06:00Comments on Stalking the Belle Époque: The Home Beautiful: The Dimsdale "Pink Diamond" Snuffbox, 1768Joseph Crisallihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09215295755926439158noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594623222758628619.post-77953325344997265522022-03-20T20:39:34.889-05:002022-03-20T20:39:34.889-05:00Since I last commented on this post 6 years ago, I...Since I last commented on this post 6 years ago, Ihave learned through the V&A,that the box was purchased by the Gilbert's from an auction in Vienna sometime gack in the 70's. Last known Dimsdale owner was Anne, the sister of the 3rd Baron, Robert.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180002340946308851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594623222758628619.post-56745358319324796802015-03-01T09:44:23.770-06:002015-03-01T09:44:23.770-06:00Neat! Great to hear from you.Neat! Great to hear from you.Joseph Crisallihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215295755926439158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594623222758628619.post-14219091791681796722015-03-01T07:02:00.039-06:002015-03-01T07:02:00.039-06:00My 3rd great Aunt Finetta Pye married the 3rd Baro...My 3rd great Aunt Finetta Pye married the 3rd Baron Dimsdale, Robert. I have heard the story of the first Baron and Catherine the Great of Russia, so very interesting to see the boxes. I consider them part of my Family History. Cheryl McManusnoreply@blogger.com