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 and rare Carriage Pass belonging to Grand Duke Frederick Francis IV of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1882-1935) and his wife Grand Duchess Alexandra nee Hanover and Cumberland (1882-1963), for the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.
From the collection of Colonel E.S.E. Childers (1854-1919), Royal Engineers, and ADC to Lord Wolseley in Egypt and Ireland. He was also appointed to attend to the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin for the duration of the Coronation.
Size: 17 x 23 cm approx
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