M. Maunoury. French Minister for the Interior, noticed the other dav with concern, that a very beautiful "Louis ; V. Sa.vonnerie ” carpet, which adorned the floor of his study, was beginning to shoy signs of wear, and wa* iQsing the brilliancy of its colours. He sent for an inspector of the Beau* Arts, and learned, to his surprise, that the carpet, which is national property —was estimated at ac million francs <about £20,000 at the present rate of exchange), but that if it were put \ip for public auction it would fetch between two and Three millions. fi That is far too expensive for me." remarked the Minister. “ Please have the treasure removed. A modern carnet is quite g <ytfd enough for-jjgy use.’’
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 16905, 2 December 1922, Page 14
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