Lot Essay
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited Stoneleigh on 14-16 June 1858. The old Abbey gate and garden were hung with coloured lamps to illuminate the magnificent festivities.
CIRCA 1858, FOR THE VISIT OF QUEEN VICTORIA AND PRINCE ALBERT TO STONELEIGH ABBEY, WARWICKSHIRE
Details
FORTY-EIGHT COLOURED-GLASS HANGING NIGHT-LIGHT LANTERNS
CIRCA 1858, FOR THE VISIT OF QUEEN VICTORIA AND PRINCE ALBERT TO STONELEIGH ABBEY, WARWICKSHIRE
Comprising sixteen each of ruby, blue and amber glass, some applied colour
3½ in. (9 cm.) high (48)
CIRCA 1858, FOR THE VISIT OF QUEEN VICTORIA AND PRINCE ALBERT TO STONELEIGH ABBEY, WARWICKSHIRE
Comprising sixteen each of ruby, blue and amber glass, some applied colour
3½ in. (9 cm.) high (48)
Provenance
Stoneleigh Abbey, Warkwickshire, by repute.
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