THE GENTLEWOMAN'S ROYAL RECORD OF THE WEDDING OF H.S.H. THE PRINCESS VICTORIA MARY OF TECK AND H.R.H. THE DUKE OF YORK
made on silk, diameter in centimeters: 42,7 X 26,7 cm
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Hi Adrijus,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique silk British Royal Family Wedding ephemera
Accompanied the printed 1893 souvenir 23-page booklet published by the Illustrated Newspaper Corporation titled "The Gentlewoman's Royal Record fo the Wedding of H.S.H The Princes Victoria Mary of Teck and H.R.H. The Duke of York"
Negatives by -- (WO Downer? illegible), Printed by -- (illegible)
bearing signatures of both Her Serene Highness Mary of Teck and His Royal Highness the Duke of York
printed on silk
26.7 by 42.7 cm (10 1/2 by 16 3/4 inches)
CONDITION: toned and with some brown spots
GBP 500-800*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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Hi Delia,
We found the word that is below George's photo. It is written: Negatives by W & D Downey. thank you
Sincerely,
Adrijus
Thanks Adrijus,
I'm quite sure this would have accompanied a Royal Wedding booklet published in 1893 for the occasion but have not been able to find any examples at auction (or selling privately), or confirm the identity of either the photographer or printer despite your help in saying what they say.
Given the interest in Royal Wedding ephemera, even from such a long time ago, this would likely sell well in an English auction a GBP500-800 estimate. Let me know if you need me to convert that to Euros..
Hi Delia,
Thank you for your help with the appraisal.
We tried to read the writings below each photo: below Mary photo, it Is written: Printed by. W A & and it seems to be the number 18.
Below George's photo, it is written: Negatives by W & D and the last word we couldn't read.
I hope this information will help you with the appraisal. If you have more questions that would help you with the appraisal please let me know.
Thanks,
Adrijus