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An advert has popped up on Instagram for a maker of costume jewellery who has produced a replica of the crown of the British Empire

An advert has popped up on Instagram for a maker of costume jewellery who has produced a replica of the crown of the British Empire. A highly questionable bit of handiwork, though it would be most interesting to see the customer (actually, no). I shall not give a link to this lady, since her account, besides such copies, is full of second-rate tat and thefts from other designers.

As for the sceptre and orb, look for them on AliExpress 🤷🏿‍♀️

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An advert has popped up on Instagram for a maker of costume jewellery who has produced a replica of the crown of the British Empire

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September digest: archaeological finds, exhibitions, museums, theatre and the Church

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