Jewelry of royalty auctioned at Christie's Auction House in London for Lord Mayor's Red Cross fund during World War II

Jewelry of royalty auctioned at Christie's Auction House in London for Lord Mayor's Red Cross fund during World War II

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The video covers a charity sale event for the Lord Mayor's Red Cross Fund, featuring notable donations from the Empress of Ethiopia and the Princess Royal. The event included competitive bidding, with a highlight being a diamond necklace that fetched a high price. The total sales amounted to over £29,000.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who contributed a heavy gold bag to the charity auction?

Nelson

The Empress of Ethiopia

Queen Mary

The Princess Royal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of brooch was gifted for Queen Mary's contribution?

Pearl and Opal

Emerald and Ruby

Diamond and Sapphire

Gold and Silver

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the starting bid for the diamond and sapphire brooch?

175 pounds

150 pounds

105 pounds

100 pounds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many large diamonds were in the necklace that marked the climax of the sale?

51

21

41

31

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total amount raised from the auction?

£39,000

£49,000

£29,000

£19,000