Gift Collection (page 16)

Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton, Essex
The first National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, donated by and named after The Honourable Artillery Company whose Drama Club sponsored it, was launched in 1884

Crew of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton
Crew members of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Seen here at the boathouse, wearing their cork lifebelts with the lifeboat behind them

Prince George naming the new lifeboat, Walton, Essex
Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942), at the naming ceremony of the new lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. The boat was named EMED

Queen Marys Coronation gift, Barn House, Whitstable, Kent

The Coronation Bonfire on St James Hill, Norwich
Coronation Bonfire on St James Hill, Norwich, Norfolk. This was a gift to the local populace from the Lord Mayor of Norwich and stood 30ft high and was 20ft in diameter at its base. 22nd June 1911

The wedding bible given to the Princess Royal
A bible gifted to Victoria(Vicky)(1840-1901), eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, the Princess Royal, on the occasion of her wedding to Prince Frederick William of Prussia

Wedding presents for Princess Helena and Prince Christian
Wedding presents given to Princess Helena, third daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. Above is a centrepiece presented to Prince Christian by the Queen; below left

Wedding of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia
Silver dressing table articles presented by the Prince Christian and Princess Helena of Schleswig-Holstein on the occasion of their daughter Princess Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1858-1921)

Royal Wedding 1923 - some of the presents
A page showing a selection of the gifts presented to the Duke and Duchess of York on the occasion of their marriage on 29 April 1923

Royal Wedding 1947 - selection of presents
A photo montage of the wedding gifts received by Princess Elizabeth on her marriage to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on 20 November 1947

Wedding present for Prince and Princess Arthur of Connaught
A wedding gift for Prince Arthur of Connaught and his wife, Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife of a collie dog from the London and Provincial Collie Club. Date: 1913

The Princess Royals dressing case, a wedding gift to the bride from the Duchess of Kent, on the occasion of Victoria(Vicky)s marriage to Prince Frederick William of Prussia in 1858

Royal Wedding 1919 - wedding gifts
Visitors inspecting the great array of presents received by Princess Patricia of Connaught on her marriage to Captain Alexander Ramsay RN in 1919

Wedding presents for royal bride, 1893
Wedding presents for Princess May of Teck(later the Duchess of York, then Queen Mary) on view at White Lodge at Richmond Park, prior to her wedding to the Duke of York, later King George V

The Tomb of Saladin - Damascus, Syria
The Tomb of Saladin (Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub) - Damascus, Syria. Saladin was buried in a mausoleum in the garden outside the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria

Wedding gift to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
A mantelet of ostrich feathers, presented to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by the farmers of South Africa on the occasion of her marriage to Prince Albert

Royal wedding: Princess Victoria Melita & Prince Ernst Ludwig
The wedding cake and gifts presented to Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Prince Ernst Ludwig, Grand Duke of Hesse on occasion of their marriage on the 19th April 1894 in Coburg, Germany

Musical box
The aurephone-a patented musical instument that makes an ideal Christmas or New Year gift. Available for John G. Murdoch and Co. Ltd. Date: 1883

Royal wedding 1919 - wedding gift
A bust of Princess Patricia of Connaught by sculptor Clare Sheridan, which she gave as a wedding gift to her husband Captain Alexander Ramsay

Advertisement for Selfridges wedding presents
A lucky pair -- advertisement for Selfridges wedding presents, silver, etc, featuring a silhouette of people at a shop counter, with another group in the background

Royal Wedding Presents at St Jamess Palace - jewels
Worth a Kings ransom, some of the jewels presented to Princess Marina of Greece on her marriage to Prince George, Duke of Kent on 29 November 1934

The wooing of the Princess Royal
Victoria(Vicky)(1840-1901), eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, is courted by Frederick William(1831-1888), Crown Prince of Prussia, later Emperor Frederick III

Royal Wedding 1947 - bridal gifts
Superb jewels presented to Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her marriage ot Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on 20 November 1947

Royal wedding 1863 - wedding gift of Belgian lace
A wedding gift of Belgian lace to Princess Alexandra of Denmark on her marriage to Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VII), on 10 March 1863

Advert for Asprey cigarette cases
Asprey of Bond Street displaying a wide variety of Christmas present ideas for the woman, including lots of cigarette cases, cigarette holder, vanity case and powder boxes. Date: 1930

Advert for Mappin & Webb watches and brooches 1937
Mappin & Webb quality watches and brooches for women, tried at all times to provide beauty, value and sound workmanship in return for a thoroughly fair and just expenditure. Date: 1937

HMS New Zealand, Battle of Jutland, WW1
HMS New Zealand, Indefatigable class British battlecruiser (a gift from the government of New Zealand), launched 1911, served during the First World War, decommissioned 1922

Trafalgar Square Tree
The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, the traditional gift of the people of Norway to the people of England after World War Two. Date: 1960s

Djer-Kiss Gift Sets Date: 1923

Childs New Year Gift
A mother reads a New Year card while her child reaches for the interesting present which came with it... Date: 1932

Advert for Christmas gift 4711 Eau de Cologne
The gift of many gifts. Genuine 4711 Eau de Cologne, blue & gold label. Date: 1934

Advert for Mappin & Webb bracelets and clip brooches 1937
Mappin & Webb quality diamond and pearl bracelets and clip brooches. Date: 1937

Abbots Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England, was founded in 1619, as a home for old people. It was a gift from Archbishop Abbot to his home town. Date: 17th century

Luxurious Car
This car, fitted with silver brocade blinds and countless innovations and luxuries, is a wedding gift for the only grand-daughter of wealthy Indian Bai Rahematbai. Date: 13 March 1930

You ll be surprised to get this
Dog with dead mouse presenting it to a toy doll. Date: circa 1920

Vantella Shirt Christmas advertisement, 1953
A glamorous wife ties her husands bow tie, the finishing touch to the Vantella shirt she has bought him for Christmas. Date: 1953

Ideas for Christmas presents for children, 1930
Page of ideas in The Tatler for Christmas gifts for children, including a pretty party frock from Rowe, a toy motor-car from Selfridges with Flip the Frog and his family, a toddle cart

Fighter plane with crew, WW1
A British fighter FE2B biplane with crew during the First World War. The inscription on the side reads: Presented by Residents in the Punjab. Date: 1914-1918

Malta - Royal Road, Valletta
Greetings Postcard - Malta - Royal Road, Valletta Date: 1910s

HMS New Zealand, WW1
HMS New Zealand, Indefatigable class British battlecruiser (a gift from the government of New Zealand), launched 1911, served during the First World War, decommissioned 1922

The Sketch front cover, Christmas Presents Number 1934
Front cover of The Sketch magazine, Christmas Presents Number 1934 showing a woman in 17th century costume walking through the snow with some Christmas presents or parcels in her arms

Tatler front cover, February 1960
Front cover of The Tatler, February 1960, Debutantes and Brides Number showing a pleased looking girl offering a perfectly manicured hand to a suitor with a large ring. Date: 1960

Field Marshal von Mackensen portrait presentation
Scene at the presentation of a portrait of Field Marshal August von Mackensen (1849-1945), on the anniversary of the birthday of Frederick the Great

The Royal family at y Bwthyn bach to Gwellt
The Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI, with their children Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, and some of their dogs

The White Snake
The white snake can bestow on a suitably qualified mortal the gift of being able to understand what animals say

Angel Bringing Baby
An Angel appears bearing the gift of a child Date: 1903

Trafalgar Sq Xmas Tree
The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, the traditional gift of the people of Norway Date: 1960s

George Romondo, Dwarf
GEORGE ROMONDO (or Raimondo) eccentric dwarf, renowned for his gift of mimicry Date: 1765 - ?

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