4. A Feast Made Entirely of Sugar (+ Sugar Replica of the Groom)
Given to the French Regent Marie de Medici
Given by: French King Henry IV; estimated value: incalculable
In 1600, King Henry IV of France decided to truly push the envelope when he wished to send a gift to his future bride before their wedding. One day, when Marie de’Medici opened her door, she was greeted with a glistening feast full of roast meats and seafood.
Marie de’Medici, Young_fitzmuseum, Pinterest, Amy Jugg and Katie, Everett Collection, and Shutterstock
But it was sugar that had been intricately carved to resemble fish and meat instead of actual food. Henry wasn’t even present when they finally tied the knot. Rather, he sent a life-size sugar replica of himself on a horse to accept the vows on his behalf.
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