Get ready for a royal auction event! Two elegant chairs from the 19th century, owned by Duleep Singh—the youngest son of Maharajah Ranjit Singh and last Sikh ruler of India—are all set to be auctioned in London. These chairs were made around 1850 in Bombay, today’s Mumbai, using dark Bombay blackwood and decorated with beautiful Indian motifs and acanthus leaves. Such rich craftsmanship dazzles the eyes! Duleep Singh was crowned Raja when he was just five, but the British took over Punjab in 1849, and he was sent away to live in Elveden Hall on the Suffolk-Norfolk border in England. At 15, the young Maharaja arrived in England and soon became good friends with Queen Victoria herself. In 1863, he bought the grand Elveden Estate where he lived until he died in 1893, aged 55, and was buried there. These amazing chairs have stayed at Elveden Hall even after the estate was sold to Edward Cecil Guinness of the famous Guinness brewing family. Nicholas Shaw from Olympia Auctions said, "These chairs bear witness to the Maharajah Duleep Singh's admiration for quality craftsmanship and his efforts to create a home that reflected both his Indian heritage and his place in English society." He added, "Due to their legacy, quality and craftsmanship, we anticipate wide interest." The chairs are expected to fetch between £8,000 and £12,000. Can you imagine owning a piece of history from the last Sikh ruler of India, crafted with love and royal pride? Mark your calendars for Wednesday and watch history come alive under the auctioneer’s hammer!