The herald., 1896-11-06

is the most notable the world over. 1t
formerly stood in one of the palaces of
Delhi. and is known as the Peacock
trrone. It's history is SO extensive that
it would be impossible to give even an
outline here 1t derived its name from
the fact that the figures Of two peacocks
stand behind it, with their tails expand
ed, each figure being mass of rubies,
sapphires, erleralds ard other precious
gems. set in such way as to carry ont
the scheme OF varied color in the living
peacock.
The throne itself is six feet long and
four feet wide. standing on four massive
feet, the whole being of solid gold In
laid with diamonds. emeralds and ru
bies. Between the jeweled peacocks is
a life-sized parrot, carved from single
emerald The canopy of gold is support
ed by twelve pillars, each set with prec
ious gems. and the fringe of the canopy
is composed of strings upon strings of
beautiful pearls.
A COSTLY UMBRELLA.
A Wonderful umbrella-the Oriental
symbol of royalty-goes with the
throne. This has solid gold handle.
eight feet long. studded with diamonds,
and the cloth is of crimson velvet. en-
broidered with pearls, and with fringe
of the same precious gems.
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people are most familiar is that in st.
James palace, where all the foreign am
bassadors are received. This is plain
affair in comparison with the one just
described. The dais is covered with
crimson velvet and the chair. Of carved
gold frame work. is upholstered in the
same cloth. The canopy is an imposing
affair of crimson velvet, with embroid-
cred crowns set with pearls, and the
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the whole surmounted by the crown and
the letters V. r.
1TALY'S PLAIN THRONE
About the plainest and least ostenta-
tious throne In Europe is that occupied
by the king of ITALY, sensible man, who
is much opposed to useless pomp ard
show. Quite an ordinary velvet chair
rests on velvet-covered dais. The roy
al arms and crown are embroidered on
the back of the chair, and this is the only
distinguishing mark. The canopy is
comparatively plain The king when re-
ceiving seldom uses the throne chair,
but stands on the steps Of the throne
and goes through the ceremony in
Democratic way.
When she little boy king of Spain is
old enough to sit on the throne he will
be- surrounded by mass of splendor
almost ;ndescribable One of the nota-
painted ceiling. depicting the various
kings of Spain in the costumes of the
many provinces. Wonderful mirrors,
great tables OF massive marble. cry5
tai, chandeliers of bewildering dimen-
sfons, and hangi!,fss Of priceless worth
make this room one of the wonders of
the world. Four immense silver lions
stand on either side of the throne. which
is covered with velvet, elaborateiy en-
broidered.
Emperor Williams throne room in
the Berlin palace rivals that of Spain in
splendor. The throne is of solid silver.
with a canopy covered with eagles and
crowns. There are two chairs on the
throne. one for the emperor and the
other for the empress.
FOR HOLLANDS GIRL QUEEN
In less than two years Wilhelmina, the
girl queensOf Holland, will be old enough
to sit on her throne and guide the af-
fairs'of her subjects. She is trife over
16 now, and will be officially of age on
her 18th birthday. And a very pretty