An Indian decoration of gold and silver brocaded ribbons, comprising seven large pompoms, mid 19th Century, with a letter "My dear Madam, would you do me the honour of accepting the accompanying trifle, it is a necklace that is usually put around the neck of a guest by the host and it was given to me at Lucknow by the uncle of the late King of Oudh, at an entertainment he gave last year in honour of the Queen's birthday, I remain yours faithfully, C. Campbell, from Glencarse, Thursday"