RELICS OF TRAGEDY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12758, 7 January 1905, Page 2 (Supplement)

RELICS OF TRAGEDY.

MEMENTOES 01 THE LATE SERVIAN KIXCJ AND QUEEX., 'I'll vi fatalism in the world of art—"everything goes to Christie's in the cad"'received a pathetic: illustration on December 8, when home oi the ill-fated Queen Draga's robes and jewels were sold '• by order of Hoi- laic Majesty » hems." -The. articles wore naturally -M much intrinsic value apart from their deeply personal interest. First and foremoat was a beautiful eabochon emerald and brilliant bracelet, -the gift of the Tsar. The large emerald is set between two large torilliauts, ami four smaller emeralds alternate with lour smaller brilliants. This and a brilliant tiara formed in a knot of riband and. spray of foliage, with two large brilliants in the centre, were worn bv the late Queen at her wedding. A Persian Order sett in diamonds, and the Star of the FirstClass of the Turkish Order of Nisjhauiildiofkiit- -pair ofj her Tirklal array—and the.exquisite bridal costume in satin, and deep borders of rare lace were also sold. The State costume worn by the Queen on all public occasions, of receptions, and the like, was alec i mini led. The robe is of a rich magenta velvet, and the borders are embroidered with double-headed eagles and arabesque orn'aments .da v gold and silver threads. There is a train of similar velvet, with a long stole of white satin, and a tre!. lis design of embroidery. The velvet girdle was worn with a,, gold pendant' of Serviandesign, and. the earrings, en suite to the pendant, are of pearls and diamond*;. . Last- j ly, the head-dress consists of a gold tiara set with eaboohon rubies, turquoises, pearl?; and diamonds, and the long siik veil attached is 'beautifully edged with gold embroidery. Each of these sumptuous, rich, or deli? i cato relics in indeed a memento niori. ;