THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT'S WEDDING UAKE.
The bridal cake stood five feet six inches in height, and was shaped as a temple— base, columns, vaulted roof, and ornamentation cast in white sugar. It was built in the confectionery of the caafcle by Mr. Ponder. The superstructure consisted of two vaulted roofs, beautifully chased and supported by admirably-proportioned pillars with Corinthian capitals. At the four corners of what may be called the lower chamber were stationed four female figures, as clearly cut as if they had been chiselled, emblematic of the four continents—Europe, Asia, Africa, and America —whilst at intervals were cupids driving swans or doves. Within the balustrade, made up of dwarf pillars joined by a fila-gree-work of fine lace, were the figures of Cupid and Psyche, whilst in plaques of sugar, on white satin panels, were the English and Prussian arms. The various pedest&ls bore the interwoven monogram of bride and bridegroom, whilst the base was richly decorated with scroll brackets, from which were suspended festoons of orange blossoms.
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Evening Post, Volume XVII, Issue 512, 17 May 1879, Page 1 (Supplement)
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170THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT'S WEDDING UAKE. Evening Post, Volume XVII, Issue 512, 17 May 1879, Page 1 (Supplement)
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