Royal Jubilees
Milestone years have been celebrated in long reigns since George III
LEONARD MOREL-LADEUIL (ACTIVE 1710-40)
The Helicon Vase
1871RCIN 1568
A Renaissance-style silver and damascened iron centrepiece comprising a central two-handled vase chased with the Muses, and with a finial cast with putti; resting on a long plateau, the foot of the vase flanked by reclining female figures representing Music and Poetry with putti at their feet; surrounded by bas reliefs of music and poetry, together with Pegasus carrying a figure representing Inspiration, and a griffin carrying a figure representing Imagination.