width necklace ca 23 - 40 mm, length ca 39 cm, dimensions earrings ca 25 X 60 mm, total weight 77 g. Accompanied by a fitted case. Safety chain 18K gold by A Ambrosius, Stockholm 1867.
According to family tradition originally a gift from Eugène de Beauharnais (1781-1824), the stepson of Napoleon Bonaparte, to Princess Maria Theresia von Thurn und Taxis (1794-1874). One of her ladies in waiting received the parure as a gift from the Princess. Thence by descent to the present owner.