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But virtually nothing was known about its provenance and, crucially, who was funding it.

Jean Ghika, Global head of jewellery at Bonhams, said the "exceptionally rare" tiara with "impeccable provenance" dates from when Cartier London was at the "height of its creative prowess".

Global head of jewellery at Bonhams Jean Ghika said the "exceptionally rare" tiara with "impeccable provenance" dates from when Cartier London was at the "height of its creative prowess".

What is perhaps less obvious is that the smiling, 58-year-old explaining the Australian provenance of a tropical easy chair is a retired police chief who served in Bell, Irwindale and, most recently, Vernon.

And Trump, so often critical of the news media, seemed happy to parade pictures of uncertain provenance.