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Casket presented to the Princess of Wales by the ladies of New South Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Casket presented to the Princess of Wales by the ladies of New South Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Casket presented to the Princess of Wales by the ladies of New South Wales, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Hetzen, published in the Sydney Morning Herald, of a '...beautiful casket, made of the pure gold of New South Wales, which the ladies of that colony...have sent as a nuptial gift to the Princess of Wales...The artist and manufacturer [is] Mr. Julius Hogarth...The principal portion of the front is occupied by a classical bas-relief, after Thorwaldsen, the Danish sculptor, representing Hymen and Cupid spinning the thread of life. To the right and left are the Royal arms of Denmark and England...Underneath...is an exquisitely-finished bunch of fern-leaves in frosted gold, and above it...is the waratah. Next to the arms of England...is the figure of a native woman carrying a basket and a spear...Under her feet...are the leaves and flower of the native honeysuckle...The other front corner consists of an aboriginal male, in the act of throwing the boomerang...the crowning point of all [is] the apex of the lid. In the majestic figure of the old emu which surmounts the work the artist has even excelled himself...The inside of the box is lined with crimson velvet'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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A Symbolic Gift - The Casket Presented to Princess Wales, New South Wales, 1864
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In this exquisite photograph print, a stunning casket is presented to Her Royal Highness Princess of Wales as a nuptial gift from the ladies of New South Wales in 1864. Crafted by Mr. Julius Hogarth and adorned with intricate details, the golden box tells a story of cultural fusion and symbolism.
The front panel features an elegant bas-relief depicting Hymen and Cupid spinning the thread of life, flanked by the Royal arms of Denmark and England - a testament to the union between Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward (later King Edward VII) and Princess Alexandra. Delicate fern-leaves in frosted gold adorn the bottom half, while above them lies a waratah flower.
To either side are depictions of native Australian life: on one corner, an Aboriginal woman carries a basket and spear; beneath her feet lie leaves and flowers from the native honeysuckle plant. In another corner, an aboriginal male throws his boomerang into the air. The crowning glory is the majestic figure of an old emu perched atop the casket's lid.
The interior lining of crimson velvet adds a touch of luxury to this remarkable gift, which not only reflects Australian cultural heritage but also serves as a symbol of friendship and unity between nations. This photograph print captures a momentous occasion in history, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship that defined 19th-century Australia.
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