| A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND Christie's retain their biggest ever diamond at a price of £65,000. London. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5833 |
| Catalog #: | 111867 | |
| Clip Number: | 111867-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 60/55 | |
| Timecode: | 01:21:06 - 01:21:56 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY: Jewelry INDUSTRY/MINING: Gems, Diamonds LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | A girl's best friend. Christie's sells biggest diamond ever held by auctioneers. London. M/S Christie's auction room. M/S auctioneer I. O. Chance conducting the auction, a man is standing on his right displaying the 49 carat diamond. M/S bidders. L/S diamond being shown round to prospective bidders. C/U Mrs Michael Wilding. M/S auctioneer receiving bids. C/U G. E. Brierly making bid of £64,000. M/S other bidders. C/U auctioneer closing the sale after he has bought the diamond for £65,000 on behalf of Christie's. C/U Mr Brierly. C/U's diamond being held in the hands of a Security Officer. | |
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