Re: Banquet at Fredensborg (Finnish State Visit) / Henri's golden mug Archived Message
Posted by Henri M on April 6, 2013, 4:11 am, in reply to "Re: Banquet at Fredensborg (Finnish State Visit)"
Yes, there are certainly nice items, that silver bell is funny. The couverts however look relatively sober to me, four relatively simple glasses, some cutlery. I missed the middlepieces (often a long extended plateau), the big ornamental chandeliers, a golden or silver lion, galleon, or another impressive sculpture, etc. Of course it can be a personal wish of the Queen. For example the long table at Windsor is só full, it is a wonder people can still see each other.... Question: why is the Prince Consort the only one with a golden mug? --Previous Message-- : Im not certain but i think those porcelain : flowervases are from the Flora Danica range : and could very well be antique, making them : just as expensive as the gilded table wear : of some of the other Royal houses. The table : silver also looks very impressive and i : remember there have been exhibitions with : 18th century Royal silver from the Royal : collections. So it may look simpler but i : very much doubt it is any simpler or cheaper : than the lay out for a state banquet at any : other European court. Have you seen the : gilded/gold boxes and ashtrays? : : --Previous Message-- : Is this a message to all Royal Houses: : please : keep those magnificent tablepieces, so : carefully maintained for centuries and : inherited from generation on generation, in : the safes and say it with sweetpeas? : : I think a State Banquet, the lay out of the : table is as essential as the uniforms of the : footmen and the jewels and robes of the : ladies. : : : : : : --Previous Message-- : I find the use of sweet peas refreshing. : : : : :
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