Wedding Gifts Collection

The wedding gifts from the people of Cornwall to HRH Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. Image shows Mr Lamorna Birch RA

"Grandmothers Bridal Crown, "a Bridal Gift to the Crown Princess of Sweden from the Ladies of Norway
1104926 " Grandmothers Bridal Crown, " a Bridal Gift to the Crown Princess of Sweden from the Ladies of Norway (engraving) by Tidemand

The Silver Wedding at Berlin, Gifts to the Crown Prince and Princess of Germany, on View at their Palace (engraving)
1624503 The Silver Wedding at Berlin, Gifts to the Crown Prince and Princess of Germany, on View at their Palace (engraving) by English School

Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany (engraving)
1623992 Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany)

Some of the Wedding Presents, sketched at Windsor Castle before their Removal to Osborne (engraving)
1041333 Some of the Wedding Presents, sketched at Windsor Castle before their Removal to Osborne (engraving) by English School

Canteen containing Spoons and Forks (engraving)
1048255 Canteen containing Spoons and Forks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canteen containing Spoons and Forks)

Tiara of Diamonds and Pearls (engraving)
1048253 Tiara of Diamonds and Pearls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiara of Diamonds and Pearls)

The Marriage of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, Some of the Wedding Presents (engraving)
1060778 The Marriage of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, Some of the Wedding Presents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marriage of Prince Leopold)

Royal Wedding of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg (engraving)
1614452 Royal Wedding of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg (engraving) by Sargent, Frederick (1837-99); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indian Necklet, presented to Princess Beatrice by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught (engraving)
1614441 Indian Necklet, presented to Princess Beatrice by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Necklet)

The Wedding Gifts (b / w photo)
1604743 The Wedding Gifts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wedding Gifts. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 April 1894)

Princess Maries Wedding Presents (engraving)
1603937 Princess Maries Wedding Presents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Maries Wedding Presents)

Wedding Gifts to the Princess of Wales (engraving)
1588229 Wedding Gifts to the Princess of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding Gifts to the Princess of Wales)

Wedding Presents for Princess May on View at White Lodge, Richmond Park (b / w photo)
1627238 Wedding Presents for Princess May on View at White Lodge, Richmond Park (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queens Wedding Present to Princess Marie of Edinburgh (engraving)
1603928 The Queens Wedding Present to Princess Marie of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Alberta Victoria Ponsonbys Wedding (engraving)
1603262 Miss Alberta Victoria Ponsonbys Wedding (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Alberta Victoria Ponsonbys Wedding)

The Silver Wedding at Coburg (b / w photo)
1051445 The Silver Wedding at Coburg (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silver Wedding at Coburg)

Presents to the Prince and Princess Frederick William (engraving)
1609406 Presents to the Prince and Princess Frederick William (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presents to the Prince and Princess Frederick William)

Royal Wedding in Coburg (engraving)
1604739 Royal Wedding in Coburg (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Wedding in Coburg)

Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Wedding Gift of the late Sir Moses Montefiore, Baronet, to Princess Beatrice (engraving)
1614158 Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Wedding Gift of the late Sir Moses Montefiore, Baronet, to Princess Beatrice (engraving) by English School

Wedding Presents to the Princess Louise and the Duke of Fife (engraving)
1596035 Wedding Presents to the Princess Louise and the Duke of Fife (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Wedding, Silver Salvers, the Queens Gift to the Bridegroom (engraving)
1591711 The Royal Wedding, Silver Salvers, the Queens Gift to the Bridegroom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding, Silver Salvers)

Dressing-Case for Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal (engraving)
1609343 Dressing-Case for Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressing-Case for Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal)

The Raphael Plateau presented to the Princess Royal, manufactured at the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester (engraving)
1609384 The Raphael Plateau presented to the Princess Royal, manufactured at the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester (engraving) by English School

The Berlin Municipal Present to the Prince and Princess Frederick William (engraving)
1609369 The Berlin Municipal Present to the Prince and Princess Frederick William (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grand Piano presented to Princess Beatrice by the Ladies of Kent (engraving)
1614440 Grand Piano presented to Princess Beatrice by the Ladies of Kent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wedding Presents (engraving)
1614439 Wedding Presents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding Presents. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 July 1885)

The Royal Wedding, the Wedding Presents at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Park (b / w photo)
1591712 The Royal Wedding, the Wedding Presents at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Park (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding)

Exhibition of the Royal Wedding Presents at the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1588281 Exhibition of the Royal Wedding Presents at the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustrations of the Royal Marriage, the Reception-Hall (engraving)
1588237 Illustrations of the Royal Marriage, the Reception-Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations of the Royal Marriage, the Reception-Hall)

Princess Louises Wedding Gifts (engraving)
1104919 Princess Louises Wedding Gifts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Louises Wedding Gifts)

Silver Salver (engraving)
1048254 Silver Salver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Salver. Illustration for The Graphic)

Casket presented by the Dutch Army as a Wedding Gift to the King and Queen of the Netherlands (engraving)
1060172 Casket presented by the Dutch Army as a Wedding Gift to the King and Queen of the Netherlands (engraving) by English School

Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany (engraving)
1623988 Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany)

Silver Wedding Gift to the Prince and Princess of Wales from the Colony of Victoria (b / w photo)
1596352 Silver Wedding Gift to the Prince and Princess of Wales from the Colony of Victoria (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Royal Wedding at Windsor, the Bridesmaids (engraving)
1591715 The Royal Wedding at Windsor, the Bridesmaids (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding at Windsor, the Bridesmaids)

The Wedding of the Prince of Wales and Alexandra of Denmark (engraving)
1588228 The Wedding of the Prince of Wales and Alexandra of Denmark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

One of the Royal Wedding Presents, Diamond and Pearl Necklace, Convertible into a Tiara
1605615 One of the Royal Wedding Presents, Diamond and Pearl Necklace, Convertible into a Tiara, the Gift of the Royal Warrant-Holders of England (engraving) by English School

The Royal Wedding Presents (engraving)
1627267 The Royal Wedding Presents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding Presents)

Diamond and Pearl Bracelets (engraving)
1048256 Diamond and Pearl Bracelets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diamond and Pearl Bracelets)

Princess Louises Wedding Gifts (engraving)
1104920 Princess Louises Wedding Gifts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Louises Wedding Gifts)

Royal Wedding presents. These pictures were taken at St Jamess Palace, London, where wedding presents for the Royal couple, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, were on view for the first time

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"The Extravagance of Royal Wedding Gifts: A Glimpse into the Opulent Treasures Presented to Royalty" In the enchanting land of Cornwall, heartfelt tokens were bestowed upon HRH Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant. The people's love for their beloved princess was showcased through a myriad of exquisite wedding gifts. One such marvel was "Grandmothers Bridal Crown, " an ethereal bridal gift from the Ladies of Norway to the Crown Princess of Sweden. This engraved masterpiece symbolized unity and friendship between nations, encapsulating the essence of matrimonial bliss. Across borders in Berlin, Germany, a silver jubilee celebration unfolded as gifts poured in for the Crown Prince and Princess. Their palace became a treasure trove adorned with opulent offerings that left onlookers awestruck. An engraving captured this grandeur for eternity. Meanwhile, across England's green landscapes, Windsor Castle stood witness to remarkable presents destined for Osborne House. Delicately sketched before their relocation, these precious items whispered tales of affectionate well-wishers who had carefully selected each token with love. Amongst them lay a canteen containing spoons and forks—a practical yet elegant gift that would accompany countless joyous meals shared by the newlyweds throughout their journey together. Another enchanting piece caught attention—an awe-inspiring tiara embellished with diamonds and pearls—fittingly adorning royalty on their special day. The Duke of Albany too received his share of lavishness; an engraving immortalized some extraordinary wedding presents bestowed upon him during his nuptials. Each item spoke volumes about tradition and heritage while signifying blessings showered upon this auspicious union. Princess Beatrice's royal wedding to Prince Henry witnessed its own fairytale moments captured forever in engravings. Amongst them gleamed an Indian necklet presented by none other than the Duke and Duchess of Connaught—an embodiment of cultural exchange and familial love.