Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-09
The Jewels Of the Prince.


have been investigated by an indomitable
reporter of the New York Herald, who
gives the public the following particulars
The first article observed WAS q hand
some pin, one inch in diameter, the gif
of the Princess Eleanor. which had her
picture 10 mezzo reliepo, in good sized
medallion, showing the features of his
accomplished sister. The unique orna-
; ment is wrought in fine gold, aud is the
work of an accomplished artist. The
next examined was scarf-pin, presented
to his Rsvsl Highness by the Prince Of
Wales. This was the marriage pin, and
similar one was given to ell the sons
when the Prince became the husband Of
the Princess Alexandria This beautiful
little gem contained the joint initials Of
the Prince and Princess, wrought in ru.
bies, diamonds, emeralds and sspphires,
with pearls finishing the outer rim, and
is a production which must have required
delicate and skillful workmanship in its
construction.
By far the most elegant of all the jew
els of the Prince was the scarf pin which
the Prince wore yesterday, which con-
tains miniature portrait of the Queen.
A good likeness. This was the last pres
ent of Victoria to the Prince upon his de-
parture for Canada, and was formerly
worn by her.
Among the collection is set of studs,
in which the portraits of the Queen,
Prince Consort, and Leopold, of Bel
GUM, we're respectively inlaid in each
face. They are rare and unique.
A beautiful marriage pin, the gift of
the union of Alice with her husband
Louis was also in the morocco jewel
box. 1t was very tasteful and elaborate,
being set with diamonds, rubies and
pearls, in the most royal style. Prince
Arthur has pretty little plain locket,
which he wears as q watch charm, which
was bestowed by his sffectionatc father
for whose memory he displays great ven.
Grafton and regsrd-and which bears
very accurate portrait of his lamented
father. On the reverse side is engraved
the words, Dear Papa" 1t will be
noticed that throughout his princely jew
elry that, princely though it be, it is
complete history of the family union,
of the conspicuous nobility, Of the re-
fined delicacy and susceptible attach
ments, which to-day form the distin-
guished features of the most important
reigning house of the world. In Queen
Victoria these traits are 80 marked that
they are part Of history, that the bards
sing them, that the diplomat respects
them, that the statesmen contrast them
with some of the unnatural violence
which has broken and destroyed the old
est families of the continent. In the
Prince himself are qualities which gain
the esteem of men more pre.eminent;
bat in these jewels especially one can see
his smiabilty, his fondness for personal
souvenirs, his deep attachment for his
grief-strcken mother, and unusual dis
position to hold sacred the memories of
bis friends and relatives.
One of his most unique pins consisted
of q pin bearing the French, English,
and Turkish flags, loosed to the winds,
ingenionsly constructed, wherein the diff
fereut oolors of bunting are wrought in
varied bued enamels, which are imperish-
able and fsdeless. In the boz was also
observed a very handsome set of tur-
quoise studs, which are the only articles
in the collection worn by the late Prince
Consort. They are elegant stones, but
are. of course, priced alsne for their as
sociations. Another locket for which his
Royal Highness has c peculiar attach
ment bears the portrait Of his father, and
has lock of his brown hair set in on the
reverse side. On it is inscribed the date
of the Prince Consorts death" Decem-
Der IA, 1861" tt. i
We ceme nov to the decorations of
the Prince, to whom is accorded the IN.
usual distinction Of being the Duke of
Ssxouy, the Prince of Cohurg- Gotha, a
Knight Of the Most Noble Order of the |
Garter, knight of the Most Illustrious
Order of St. Patrick, etc. As Knight
OF the Garter his decorations consist of q
blue ribbon bearing the badge of solid
gold worked iHto tho most delicate
shapes. The badge is about two INCHES
In width, is encircled with rim of blue
enamel, bearing in raised gold those
words which young ladies' so
often like 10 quote to young gentlemen,
Honi soft guf NAL y pegss In the cen
Ter. raised in gold, is St. George and the
Dragon. The star is made Of silver, is
81 eight points sud is very carious, being
20 embossed that Under . rich hood OF
zaslight It sparkles ike g mass Of dia-
nonds For the Order OF St. Patrick,
he decorations are equally handsome
md elaborate. The star differs little
ron the one described, bat the badge is
wrought, and bears the inscrip-
ion, Outs Separ0bfst" Three
,rowns, set in emerslds, ruoies
md diamonds, are delicste Little
,ems Of workmanship, and symbolizs the
United Kingdoms. The ground is sur
ounded BY belts Of green and carmine
uamel Besides the ievelry and decora-
ions described, there are an abundance
{ scarf pins, sleeve-buttons, studs, coral
cts, moss sgstes. sapphires,. amethysiss
nd eli forrs in which the jeweler has
ucseeded in placing all varieties Of
tones. Tbe Prince Is the frst sustsnr
,.-.ler Of bis tine, His surroundings
, x.rs,, ,,ts srs equally elaborate, sx.
epsiys ana ,....stal, sod With . Foysl
urse the Prince can ne nsi i0f sio1s
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