Lot 51
George V and Queen Mary. Delhi Durbar portrait signed "George R.I. 1913" and "Mary" on the mount, 7" x 5". "With Best Wishes" is engraved above the photograph. Fine; minor edge creasing. The Delhi Durbar was held in December 1911 to commemorate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary as Emperor and Empress of India. Every Indian of note attended to pay obeisance to their sovereigns who wore their Coronation robes; the Emperor wore the Imperial Crown of India, containing 6,170 cut diamonds and covered with sapphires, emeralds and rubies.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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