THE King is selling a flower vase as a wedding gift idea — for £4,000.
The hand-blown ornament was commissioned by Buckingham Palace and is inspired by plush wallpaper inside the royal residence.
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But posh guests looking to give a statement present at upcoming nuptials need to move fast — as there were only ten made.
The East Wing Limited Edition Crystal Vase — which is 24 per cent lead crystal and made in Devon — is sold by the Royal Collection Trust Shop, whose profits go towards the upkeep of Britain’s regal treasures.
It describes the item as “inspired by the sumptuous silk wallpapers and decorative panels of the Yellow Drawing Room and the Centre Room in the East Wing of Buckingham Palace”.
It goes on: “The design features some of the original hand-painted birds and flowers from the menagerie of wild and exotic creatures that adorn these spectacular rooms.”
The gift is “presented in a luxurious gold presentation box”, it says, and is a “rare and treasured collectable for discerning connoisseurs”.
The description continues: “The intricate details are realised through the intaglio glass cutting technique, where each piece begins with an engraved outline on the crystal’s surface.
“Then finished with frosted floral details and highlights, adding depth and texture.
“Presented in a luxurious gold presentation box, this vase is part of an extremely limited edition of just 10 pieces, making it a rare and treasured collectable for discerning connoisseurs.”
It is decorated by one of the UK’s few master engravers.
The average guest pays between £50 and £100 for a wedding gift.
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