Antique British Royal Ceremonial Wedding Marriage Prince Arthur Queen Victoria

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Bibelotslondon Ltd is a UK registered company based in London Bridge dealing in ephemera and curiosities from Britain and around the world. Our diverse inventory is carefully chosen and constantly evolving. We work very hard to offer the highest quality works at competitive prices. Our inventory is listed online, and we strive to keep our website completely up to date, so our customers can easily check availability. We believe in offering clients items that are unique and rare for aficionados of the antique and collector's world. Bibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel 'beautiful', meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest. The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time.

Fine antique Ceremonial used at the wedding of Queen Victoria's son Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), to Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia (1860-1917), at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, dated 13th March 1879. From the collection of Richard Assheton Cross, 1st Viscount Cross (1823-1914), British statesman and Conservative politician who served as Home Secretary 1874-1880 & 1885-1886.

Size: 20 x 32.5 cm approx

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