3. Grasshopper Wine Cooler
Given to: Elizabeth II, the queen
Given by: Georges Pompidou, President of France; Est. Value: Not specified
Over the years, the Queen has received some amazing gifts as well as some somewhat unusual ones. President Georges Pompidou of France believed that Her Majesty would appreciate a very large wine cooler in the shape of a grasshopper back in 1972.
Elizabeth II of the Queen ©Max Mumby/Getty Images ©Her Majesty’s Royal Collection Trust 2020’s Queen Elizabeth II
The brass and porcelain specimen is so one-of-a-kind that it cannot be valued. Even if the materials alone would set you back hundreds of dollars, the design itself prevents replacement. Being an item from the Royal Collection, it’s undoubtedly striking and noticeable.
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