The Palace Shop - Ornaments
Each year, The Palace Shop presents a new ornament inspired by a unique and original `Iolani Palace motif. By popular demand a limited number of ornaments from prior years has also been made available. All ornaments are 24k gold electroplate on solid brass and presented in a gift box with informational insert.
Prices and availability are subject to change. Sales tax and/or postage and handling charges are additional. Phone, fax, e-mail, and mail order only. For order form to use when calling, mail ordering, or faxing, click here > >
Ornaments sizes vary. Images below do not reflect actual ornament sizes. Quantities of previous year ornaments limited - orders will be filled in order received.
*NEW*
125th Anniversary (1882-2007) Commemorative - Palace
Our 125th anniversary ornament is in addition to our annual series. This 2 dimensional colored representation of Iolani Palace is brass with 24 carat electroplate.
Limited quantity
#49125
$30.00
*NEW*
2007 Ornament - Coat of Arms.
This version of the Hawaiian Kingdom's coat of arms is taken from the decorative plaster ceiling of the `Iolani Palace lanai.
#49023
$15.00
2006 Ornament - The Barracks. Built in 1871, `Iolani Barracks housed the Royal Household Guard of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
#49021
$15.00
2005 Ornament - Butterfly. This ornament is inspired by the diamond butterfly pin acquired in London by Lili`uokalani to wear to Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887.
#49019
$15.00
2004 Ornament - Last in a series of five decorative ceiling rosette motifs. This ornament depicts a decorative ceiling rosette found in the King's Bedroom, Queen's Bedroom, Gold Room, and the Imprisonment Room.
#49014
$15.00
2003 Ornament - Fourth in a series of five decorative ceiling rosette motifs. The eighteenth annual Friends' Christmas ornament depicts a decorative ceiling rosette found in King Kalakaua's Library and the Central Bedroom.
#49012
$15.00
2002 Ornament - Third in a series of five decorative ceiling rosette motifs. This ornament depicts the decorative ceiling rosettes found in the Palace Blue Room and State Dining Room.
#49010
$15.00
2001 Ornament - Second in a series of five decorative ceiling rosette motifs. This ornament depicts the decorative ceiling rosettes found in the Grand Hall and the Second Floor Hall.
#49009
$15.00
Not available at this time
2000 Ornament - First in a series of five decorative ceiling rosette motifs. This ornament depicts the ceiling rosettes found in the Throne Room of `Iolani Palace.
#49008
$15.00
1999 Ornament - Scrolled Garland. This ornament is taken from the scrolled garland that frames the mirrored sconces on the `Iolani Palace Lanai. On the Lanai, the mirrors serve to enhance the electric lights.
#49007
$15.00
Not Available
1998 Ornament - Coronation Pavilion. Intricate latticework, graceful balusters and even the finial on the domed roof of the Coronation Pavilion are reproduced in this ornament. Located on the `Iolani Palace grounds, this structure was used for King Kalakaua's coronation in 1886.
#49002
$15.00
1997 Ornament - `Iolani Palace. The Palace is depicted on the popular 1997 Christmas ornament.
#49003
$15.00
1996 Ornament - Star. A small tilt-top table in the King's Bedroom provides the star design for the 1996 Friends' Christmas ornament.
#49004
$15.00
1995 Ornament - Strike Plate. The design of the 1995 Friends' Christmas ornament is adapted from a decorative strike plate found in `Iolani Palace.
#49013
$15.00
1994 Ornament - Vase of Ferns. The vase of ferns pictured on the 1994 Friends' Christmas ornament is adapted from the etched crystal entry doors of `Iolani Palace.
The fern design is available as jewelry.
#49011
$15.00
1993 Ornament - Medallion 93 The medallion design of the Friends' 1993 Christmas ornament is taken from the design on the central towers of `Iolani Palace.
This design is available as jewelry.
#49006
$15.00
1991 Ornament - Quatrafoil. The quatrefoil design of the 1991 Christmas ornament is a common Victorian motif that appears on the gilded Throne Room furnishings that were custom-made by the A.H. Davenport Co. of Boston.
The quatrefoil design is available as jewelry.
Discontinued
1990 Ornament - Pulo`ulo`u. The 1990 Christmas ornament is derived from the pulo`ulo`u design on the railing of the second floor lanai of `Iolani Palace. The pulo`ulo`u dates from ancient times when it served as a symbol of kapu.
#49018
$15.00
1989 Ornament - Egret. The proud egret depicted on the Friends' Christmas ornament for 1989 is adapted from the etched crystal entry doors of `Iolani Palace.
#49016
$15.00
1988 Ornament - Lamp Post. The 1988 Christmas ornament features an original design adapted from the cast iron lamp posts flanking the front and rear entry stairs of `Iolani Palace. (The actual lamp posts were installed when the Palace was electrified in July of 1887.)
#49018
$15.00
1987 Ornament - Lady. The lady with flower garland depicted on the 1987 Friends' Christmas ornament is adapted from the etched crystal entry doors of `Iolani Palace.
#49005
$15.00
1986 Ornament - Tower. The design of the 1986 Christmas ornament is derived from the Victorian architectural detailing on the four corner towers of `Iolani Palace.
#49015
$15.00