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The 'new buildings', illustrated on the enamel plaque, refer to the Cromwell Road extension to the V&A, designed by the architect Aston Webb. The 'Daily Chronicle' eulogised that the opening was 'the only bright spot in a week of unspeakable weather ... actually the sun shone with special ardour when His Majesty spoke the words which pronounced the museum open forever.' The Daily Telegraph described this piece as 'a golden casket of exquisite workmanship'.","physicalDescription":"Silver gilt casket with royal crest finial and with applied and chased decoration with enamel plaques. The enamelled decoration shows a view of the south wing of the V&A. The rear panel is inscribed with an address by the Mayor of Kensington to Edward VII. 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