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Presents from the Kings of Siam to Queen Victoria, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Presents from the Kings of Siam to Queen Victoria, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Presents from the Kings of Siam to Queen Victoria, 1857. A Royal Crown of gold, enamel, diamonds, and rubies; a magnificent jewelled Star, and a golden Girdle, studded with nine bosses of jewels, which, from its size, is of extraordinary weight; an enormous Gold Ring, set with diamonds, rubies, carbuncles, catseyes, &c. of great beauty, and which appears, from its large size, to be worn on the thumb; a gold and enamel Basin for washing, and a Tea-cup and Saucer of similar material; a beautiful miniature Tea Equipage, having a Tray of gold elaborately embossed; opal Basins; and a bronze Kettle, ornamented with gold, with an ivory handle; an embroidered Banner, of red, black, and gold; a State Staff, with a boss of white goat's hair; and two species of Arms, with deadly-looking blades; these are all very beautifully ornamented...In the background is one of the gigantic Umbrellas held over Royalty...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph, taken in 1857, showcases a collection of extravagant presents bestowed upon Queen Victoria by the Kings of Siam. The image, published in the Illustrated London News, offers a detailed description of each gift, which includes a royal crown adorned with gold, enamel, diamonds, and rubies; a massive star and girdle, encrusted with precious gems; a golden ring, large enough to be worn on the thumb and set with diamonds, rubies, and other precious stones; a gold and enamel basin and tea cup and saucer; a miniature tea equipage with a gold-embellished tray; opal basins; a bronze kettle ornamented with gold and an ivory handle; an embroidered banner in red, black, and gold; a state staff topped with a white goat's hair boss; and two deadly-looking arms with menacing blades. The background of the photograph reveals one of the gigantic umbrellas used to shield royalty from the elements. The mystery of the unknown creator adds to the allure of this fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural exchange between two powerful monarchies during the Victorian era.
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