Washington sources have reported that an exquisite jeweled evening bag owned and used by Princess Diana in the 1980s has been sold for USD 15,186 at an auction in the US. Meanwhile the satin-lined silver bag was passed on to Kensington Palace Senior Housemaid Sheila Tilley.
According to RR Auctions "the bag is heavy and solid, and no picture can behold its beauty of exquisite item demonstrating Diana's fabulous style and refined taste". Meanwhile Tilley wrote in a letter of provenance that accompanies the bag that "She writes to confirm that she was in the employ of their Royal Highnesses, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Charles and Diana. The duration of his service at Kensington Palace was from 1981 to 1983".
Moreover Tilley added that "The bag came into her possession when the
Royal Butler, Alan Fisher, distributed a few of Diana's unwanted items to staff
who were present at the time in the kitchen".
