A Rosenthal dinner service made for Princess Soraya, who was married to the last the Shah of Iran, early 20th century

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A Rosenthal dinner service made for Princess Soraya, who was married to the last the Shah of Iran, early 20th century
Comprising ten dinner plates -- 8¼in. (21cm) diam, ten side plates -- 6¾in. (17cm) diam, a circular tureen and cover -- 9in. (23cm) diam, two sauceboats and stands, two fish platters -- 23¾in. (60.4cm) long and two oval serving dishes -- 15in. (38cm) long, each gilt to the centre with the initials S.P. beneath a crown, elaborately decorated with bright coral enamelled and gilt borders reserved with trailing flower sprays, foliate and net pattern designs, on ivory coloured grounds. (27)

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Brought up between Europe and Persia, Princess Soraya was born on 22 June 1932 in Isfahan, hailing from an ancient aristocratic and nomadic family of central Persia. Having seen portrait photographs of Soraya, the Shah was captivated by her beauty and requested to meet her. She was first introduced to the Shah in October 1950 and shortly afterwards they were officialy engaged. During her married life, the Princess devoted her time to many charities. Sadly the marriage was overshadowed by a lack of children and thus the dynasty's future was at stake. Consequently the couple decided to part, although still very much in love and Soraya took leave of Iran in February 1958.