Mace Collection

JAMES DOUGLAS (1358-1388). 2nd Earl of Douglas and Mar. Scottish statesman. The death of Douglas at the Battle of Otterburn. Oil on canvas by Charles Landseer (1799-1879)

The Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales ) (or simply " Staffords" for short) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales Division

Jem Mace, Boxer
Gypsy Jem Mace (1831 - 1910), English champion and known as the " Father of Modern Boxing"

Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN. Robert the Bruce securing Scottish independence from England at the Battle of Bannockburn, June 24, 1314: wood engraving, 19th century

Jem Mace, Boxer
" Gypsy" Jem Mace (1831 - 1910), English champion and known as the " Father of Modern Boxing"

Viking on British Shore
A formidable Viking warrior stands on a British shore, with a longship behind him

Actor Hein Riess (Left) Playing Reichmarschall Hermann G?
Actor Hein Riess (Left) Playing Reichmarschall Hermann Goering Commander-In-Chief of the Luftwaffe in Uniform During the Filming of the Movie The Battle-Of-Britain 1968 / 1969 Date: 1968

Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood)
8617890 Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood) by Anonymous; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; Photo © Fine Art Images

Macebearers, Fowey, Cornwall. May 1998
The husband and wife team of macebearers, Andy and Lesley McCartney, on Fowey Town Quay with the harbour in background. The couple thought at the time they were the only married couple in the country

Opening of Parliament, 1886
Members of Parliament taking the oath during the opening ceremonies, 1886. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Swords, Daggers, Maces
Assorted weapons: epees, short swords, daggers, maces, sabre, scimitar, cudgel and axe

War of the Roses
A battle between the Houses of York and Lancaster during the War of the Roses

A handframe knitter seen here with his apprentice at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

State regalia kept at the Tower of London including St. Edwards crown, the Imperial State Crown, the Sword of State, orb, sceptre, anointing spoon and mace. Date: 1920

Scythian armour and weapons
Scythian breastplate, shield, helmet and maces from the Column of Theodosius in Constantinople (Istanbul). Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his

Mace and nutmeg, Myristica fragrans (Myristica officinalis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament, 1850. A satirical illustration on the expulsion of Members of Parliamnet by Cromwell, 1653

Green and pink seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Two Knights Fighting in a Landscape, c. 1824 (oil on canvas)
XIR178946 Two Knights Fighting in a Landscape, c.1824 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 81x100 cm; Louvre, Paris

Arpad - King of Hungary
ARPAD First ruler of Hungary. Probable leader of the Magyar tribe and founder of the Arpad Dynasty

Lister / Begg / Iln
JOSEPH LISTER English surgeon, medical scientist and founder of antiseptic surgery

Nutmeg / Various Parts
MYRISTICA. Diagramatical representation of the various parts of the nutmeg tree including a branch & leaves, the fruit, mace & seed or nutmeg

Arthur James Balfour
ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR 1st Earl of Balfour British politician; conservative MP

Emit Adolf Rossmaessler, 1806-1867, Rossmassler (engraving)
8632227 Emit Adolf Rossmaessler, 1806-1867, Rossmassler (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emit Adolf Rossmaessler, 1806-1867, Rossmassler)

Green and pink seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt
5855627 Green and pink seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt.; (add.info.: Green and pink seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt)

Nutmeg and mace tree, Myristica fragrans
5856564 Nutmeg and mace tree, Myristica fragrans; (add.info.: Nutmeg and mace tree, Myristica fragrans. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Nutmeg and mace tree, Myristica fragrans. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph
FLO4995132 Nutmeg and mace tree, Myristica fragrans. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Parish Beadle, a petty officer of the police, in uniform with mace, bicorn and cape
FLO4688689 Parish Beadle, a petty officer of the police, in uniform with mace, bicorn and cape. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

Suntoo-burdar, hurkaru or Indian running footman, with turban and mace. The footman ran ahead of his master's
FLO4565305 Suntoo-burdar, hurkaru or Indian running footman, with turban and mace. The footman ran ahead of his master's palanquin to clear the way

Meeting of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 1783, 1783
3479407 Meeting of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 1783, 1783; (add.info.: The General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland (Church of Scotland) 1783

Nutmeg: Myrsitica fragrans, showing fruit containing nut surrounded by ari, the source of mace
533363 Nutmeg: Myrsitica fragrans, showing fruit containing nut surrounded by ari, the source of mace. Hand-coloured engraving c1798; (add.info.: Nutmeg: Myrsitica fragrans)

The Water Carrier (recto), c. 1815-16 (pen and brown ink over black and red chalk and watercolor)
8736083 The Water Carrier (recto), c. 1815-16 (pen and brown ink over black and red chalk and watercolor) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nutmeg and mace tree, Myristica fragrans (Nux moschata). Handcoloured lithograph by A.M
FLO4638151 Nutmeg and mace tree, Myristica fragrans (Nux moschata). Handcoloured lithograph by A.M. Traice after an illustration by A.W

Inauguration ceremony of the Lord Mayor of London at the Guildhall, November 8
FLO4669625 Inauguration ceremony of the Lord Mayor of London at the Guildhall, November 8. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from London Interiors

A knight of the Montford family, 1286. He wears a chainmail hauberk with armorial surcoat, sword in scabbard on belt
FLO4678329 A knight of the Montford family, 1286. He wears a chainmail hauberk with armorial surcoat, sword in scabbard on belt, and carries a mace and shield with coat of arms

Thomas Mace, c.1612 to c.1706 (engraving)
2915289 Thomas Mace, c.1612 to c.1706 (engraving); (add.info.: Thomas Mace, c.1612 to c.1706. English composer, lute player and lay clerk of Trinity College, Cambridge)

Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt
5855626 Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt.; (add.info.: Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt)

Sir Thomas Peyton, 1484. He wears a suit of jousting armour with a globular breastplate with demi-placard
FLO4678479 Sir Thomas Peyton, 1484. He wears a suit of jousting armour with a globular breastplate with demi-placard, ribbed pauldrons, ornamented elbow plates or bracciaiuola, gauntlets and tiles

Beadle of the University of Paris, Bedeau of the University of Paris, reign of King Henry III of France
FLO4571490 Beadle of the University of Paris, Bedeau of the University of Paris, reign of King Henry III of France. Drawn

Chob-dar or mace bearer, in livery decorated with gold lace, holding a mace of gold or silver
FLO4565555 Chob-dar or mace bearer, in livery decorated with gold lace, holding a mace of gold or silver. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes,"

A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants
3033747 A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants, in Tami?akam or the Ancient Tami? country, southern India

Green seeds and leaves of wild nutmeg and mace, Myristica fatua Houtt
5855629 Green seeds and leaves of wild nutmeg and mace, Myristica fatua Houtt.; (add.info.: Green seeds and leaves of wild nutmeg and mace, Myristica fatua Houtt)

Green seeds and leaves of wild nutmeg and mace
5855628 Green seeds and leaves of wild nutmeg and mace; (add.info.: Green seeds and leaves of wild nutmeg and mace, Myristica fatua Houtt)

German knight in armour of the late 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912633 German knight in armour of the late 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: German knight in armour of the late 14th century)

William Lenthall (1591 - 1662)
2603848 William Lenthall (1591 - 1662); (add.info.: William Lenthall (1591 - 1662), Speaker of the House of Commons, running away to the Puritan army with the Mace (symbol of Parliamentary authority)

Kanak natives of New Caledonia. Man in loincloth with spear and mace, woman in grass skirt, in front of huts
FLO4624402 Kanak natives of New Caledonia. Man in loincloth with spear and mace, woman in grass skirt, in front of huts. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Mace: A Symbol of Strength, History, and Independence" From the battlefields to the boxing ring, it has left its mark throughout history. The Staffordshire Regiment proudly carried their maces as a symbol of honor and bravery. Jem Mace, a renowned boxer in his time, fought with determination and skill just like the warriors who wielded maces on ancient battlefields. His fists were his weapons, delivering powerful blows that echoed through the annals of sports history. Speaking of battles, let's not forget the Battle of Bannockburn where Robert the Bruce secured Scotland's independence from England. In this 19th-century wood engraving capturing that historic moment, we can almost feel the weight of those mighty maces clashing against armor. But mace isn't limited to warfare; it finds its place in art too. "The Blackbird Song, " an oil painting from 1908 depicts a serene scene where nature harmonizes with human existence - perhaps reminding us that even amidst chaos and conflict, beauty can still be found. As Vikings stormed British shores centuries ago, they brought along their fearsome weaponry including deadly maces. These formidable tools struck fear into their enemies' hearts as they sought conquest across new lands. Beyond warfare lies another fascinating aspect – culinary delights. Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace add flavor to dishes worldwide. These precious spices have been cherished for centuries for their aromatic qualities which enhance our taste buds' experience. Back to Jem Mace once again - this time not as a boxer but as a handframe knitter at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt. This image showcases how skills passed down through generations create intricate patterns reminiscent of historical tapestries or regal garments adorned by kings during grand events like Parliament openings in 1886. And speaking about grandeur brings us to swords, daggers, and yes – even more majestic-looking maces. These weapons, often seen alongside regalia like St.