Lot 50
Large Royal Presentation Travelling Calamander Tea Caddy to H.R.H Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne from The Indian Tea Agency Ltd., London, November, 1878
Lot 50 Details
Large Royal Presentation Travelling Calamander Tea Caddy to H.R.H Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne from The Indian Tea Agency Ltd., London, November, 1878
the lid with brass inlaid royal cypher opening to an interior fitted with eight removable caddies each labelled for various teas, with engraved silver presentation plaque, accompanied by a signed cabinet card dated 1882
9.25 x 16.75 x 12.5 in — 23.5 x 42.5 x 31.8 cm
Estimate $800-$1,200
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In 1878, Princess Louise arrived in Canada as the viceregal consort, accompanying her husband, the Marquess of Lorne, who was appointed Governor General. As the fourth daughter of Victoria, she was first daughter of a reigning monarch to visit the country, injected royal glamour into Canadian life. A talented artist and sculptor, Louise fiercely championed national culture, co-founding the National Gallery of Canada and the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Her lasting legacy remains etched across the landscape, including inspiring the names of the province of Alberta and Alberta's Lake Louise.