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** Honoring the Life and Legacy of the People’s Princess: A Premium Commemorative Memorabilia & Music Box Collection **
Up for sale is a beautiful, carefully curated estate lot of historical memorabilia honoring Diana, Princess of Wales (she passed away August 31, 1997).
This collection is highlighted by two stunning, limited-edition heart-shaped porcelain music boxes alongside iconic tributes released following her passing. Perfect for serious royalty collectors or historical memorabilia enthusiasts.
**Featured Music Boxes Included:**
1. **"Diana, Queen of Our Hearts" Music Box (Premier Issue):**
- Brand: Ardleigh Elliott (1998)
- Music Plays: "The Original Candle in the Wind" by Elton John & Bernie Taupin
- Limited Edition Number: D0539
- Features: Fine cream heirloom porcelain with a gold-tone musical wind-up base and feet. The lid features a beautifully framed portrait of Princess Diana.
2. **"Diana, An Everlasting Rose" Music Box (Third Issue):**
- Brand: Ardleigh Elliott (1998)
- Music Plays: "The Rose"
- Limited Edition Number: A0848
- Features: Matching heart-shaped porcelain keepsake design with elegant gold-painted trim and internal script details.
Both have been tested and work! There are some wear marks on the exterior and some staining inside each one due to age but I don’t see any cracks or chips.
**Also Included in This Lot:**
* Ty Beanie Babies "Princess" Bear (1997):** The iconic royal purple plush bear featuring an embroidered white rose on her chest. Original heart-shaped swing tag is preserved in a protective plastic case.
* International Collectors Society (ICS) Commemorative Stamp Sheets (Togo, 1997):** Includes the "Royal Gowns" Plate Block of 9 and the "White Chiffon Evening Dress" Commemorative Sheet. Comes complete with three original serialized Certificates of Authenticity from the International Collectors Society.
* Kensington Palace "A Collection of Her Dresses" Postcard Pack:** A vintage set of 7 full-color postcards showcasing Diana’s most legendary fashion pieces, enclosed in its original lavender presentation folder.
* Vintage 1997 Memorial Newspaper Clippings.
**Condition Notes:**
The music box winding mechanisms have been fully tested and play smoothly with crisp, clear sound. The fine porcelain bodies, hinges, and gold-tone details are intact and free of chips or cracks. The stamp sheets are crisp, unused, and preserved in clear plastic sleeves alongside their COAs. The plush bear's fabric and tags are clean and intact (P.E. Pellets). Newspaper clippings show very minimal handling wear consistent with age (top corners bent or folds due to storage).
**Condition Details:**
All items come from a clean, smoke-free home and have been kept in good display condition. Ships quickly and securely to ensure it arrives safely to your collection! Please review pictures for condition and ask any questions since they are part of the description.
Be sure to also check out my other listings, since I'm constantly adding new listings from my massive vintage collection - brooches, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, cufflinks, and other vintage collectibles. I offer discounts on multiple purchases (sales excluded).
