Portugal's Silver Service: A Victory Gift to the Duke of Wellington

by Angela Delaforce, James Yorke, Jonathan Voak, and Victoria and Albert Museum

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This illustrated volume examines a major diplomatic gift made after the Peninsular War, and intended to honour the Portuguese Nation as well as the Duke of Wellington. The design and manufacture of the service is looked at in detail, as is its symbolism and subsequent use.
  • ISBN10 1851771034
  • ISBN13 9781851771035
  • Publish Date 2 April 1997
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 12 June 2007
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher V & A Publishing
  • Imprint V & A Publications
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 144
  • Language English