Getting Alwar's Carriage FRIDAY Gulp! (1 Viewer)

[Showman]

It due to arrive here Friday. I just had to get it before the Price Changes at Beau Geste. I will post some pictures ( I 'll have to figure it out ) for everyone as soon as I can. My toy soldier budget is broke for the rest of the year

Shannon told me it was the 14th one Ana has made.

 

[kilted vampire]

It is a beauty and worth the Budget. I may take that plunge myself someday.

 

[Pierre]

It due to arrive here Friday. I just had to get it before the Price Changes at Beau Geste. I will post some pictures ( I 'll have to figure it out ) for everyone as soon as I can. My toy soldier budget is broke for the rest of the year

Shannon told me it was the 14th one Ana has made.

Is it your first Delhi Durbar item?

Can't wait to see your pics.

Pierre.

 

[sceic2]

I just took a look at the picture on the Treefrog site. http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/detail.aspx?ID=937 WHAT A SET. It looks fantastic. It sure is beautiful and expensive too. You have made me very green with envy. I hope you find great joy in displaying it and showing it to friends and visitors. I hope that it arrives without any problems.

 

[Showman]

Is it your first Delhi Durbar item?

Can't wait to see your pics.

Pierre.

Hello Pierre. I have numerous sets, trying to finish a a few Britains Durbar Sets I need too. I have 6 or 8 other Delhi Durbar Sets from BG, a few from Marlborough too.
I just am a sucker to the glossy traditional soldiers, especially Delhi Durbar stuff.

 

[Showman]

I just took a look at the picture on the Treefrog site. http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/detail.aspx?ID=937 WHAT A SET. It looks fantastic. It sure is beautiful and expensive too. You have made me very green with envy. I hope you find great joy in displaying it and showing it to friends and visitors. I hope that it arrives without any problems.

You know Michael , Shannon warned my already. She told me a funny ( really not soo funny ) story of a Alwar's Carriage that was shipped to the UK. Apparently Customs , decided those elephants looked like they might contains drugs or some sort of contra band. They actually drilled holes in each elephant!!! They then threw everything back in the boxes and sent it on it's way. Needless to say the customer was crushed. They got it fixed , he just had to wait another 6 months for BG to make another one. I am crossing my fingers....
Greg

 

[DMNamiot]

OH My God! If customs ever did that to my BG set I would have a heart attack especially with the amount of time and money that goes into the production of one of these sets!

Please let us know when it arrives and of course provide pictures because like sceic2 said many of us a green with envy!

All the best

Dave

 

[wadepat]

Hi Showman,

I actually have two things to say:

1.) First of all, congratulations on including in your collection one of the most incredible Delhi Durbar sets ever created. It is a real beauty and it is especially gratifying to know that you own one of only 14 existing examples. It is extremely special in so many ways. The casting is fantastic, the painting is exquisite, and the detailing is stunning. It is a truly remarkable set. Good fortune has smiled upon you. Enjoy it to the fullest!

2.) The second thing I want to say is that I am soooooo jealous I can hardly stand it!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[jazzeum]

Talk about a limited edition! Now, that's what I call a true limited edition. Congrats. I can't wait to see pictures of this and all your other Durbars. If you have trouble posting, just send me the photos and I'll do it for you.

 

[vandilay]

what a great set ,that one set is a collection all of its own

 

[aujj65]

That is a very impressive set.
What is the weight I wonder? The elephants I belive are solid if their single ones are anything to go by.

Jeff

 

[maddadicus]

Can I have any of the ones with holes in them......I am missing some drugs Michael

 

[Showman]

Talk about a limited edition! Now, that's what I call a true limited edition. Congrats. I can't wait to see pictures of this and all your other Durbars. If you have trouble posting, just send me the photos and I'll do it for you.

Brad - thanks , I will...Greg

 

[kilted vampire]

Drilled the elephants! I really really dislike bureaucrats and official types.

 

[jazzeum]

Without further ado, here is Greg's Alwar Carriage, one of the most incredible things I've ever seen!

 

[jazzeum]

Next mindblowing set of photos,

 

[wadepat]

Greg,

Your Alwar's carriage is stunning and breathtaking! I do not have words to describe the beauty of it. It is incredible! Congratulations!

Brad,

Thank you for posting Greg's pictures. Something that beautiful must be displayed for all of us to see!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[jazzeum]

Last set,

 

[maddadicus]

WHERE'S THE CANNONS.......If it aint shooting, whats the big hooting?............Michael

OK, so its pretty..

 

[DMNamiot]

Greg,

Thats the most incredible set!

I can only say I am hopeful that someday I too will be able to swing the cost for a critter like that. I cant wait to see it with some other Durbar sets.

All the best

Dave