Gold Etching Baptism of the Prince of Wales 1842 Later King Edward VII

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Gold Etching Baptism of the Prince of Wales 1842 Later King Edward VII:
$119.20

Fine and rare gold etching of the \'Christening of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Jan: 25, 1842\'. The etching is quite magnificent with the Prince of Wales Feathers\' surrounding the baptism scene. Queen Victoria is at the left with Prince Albert near the font whilst the baby is held by the Archbishop of Canterbury Archibald Campbell Tait (21 December 1811 – 3 December 1882), surrounded by the Duchess of Kent, members of the Privy Council and ladies of the CourtHe was christened Albert Edward at St George\'s Chapel, Windsor Castle, on 25 January 1842 and was named Albert after his father and Edward after his maternal grandfather Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn. He was known as Bertie to the Royal Family throughout his life.Size: 17.5 x 21.5 cm approx