--- Cin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> And BTW, Kimiko, that's one big diamond & George
> jewel that you've got
> described there.  The three oz of gold alone makes a
> pricey bauble at
> today's rates.
> --cin
> Cynthia Barnes
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]


It is a description of the one Henry VIII wore, from
the inventory accounts (Dress in the Court of King
Henry VIII). It also stated that his entire Garter
Collar weighed xlv ounces!

Something this brings to mind... this would have been
troy ounces, right? Anyone know for sure?

Kimiko





      
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