Sceptre Collection (page 3)

Elizabeth I, Queen England and Ireland, from the book Short History of the English People by J.R. Green, pub
3742743 Elizabeth I, Queen England and Ireland, from the book Short History of the English People by J.R. Green, pub. London 1893

King Louis II, the Stammerer, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422799 King Louis II, the Stammerer, ca 1900 (illustration); (add.info.: History. France. Louis II, the Stammerer, king of Franks. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet.

The fool or jester, le Fou, 15th century. In hat with bells, short jacket with long sleeves, two-colour hose
5912943 The fool or jester, le Fou, 15th century. In hat with bells, short jacket with long sleeves, two-colour hose, holding a marotte

Sancho I, called the Farmer, the Founder, the Coloniser or the Popular, King of Portugal, 1463 (miniature)
AIS5332842 Sancho I, called the Farmer, the Founder, the Coloniser or the Popular, King of Portugal, 1463 (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Statue of Cybele, the earth mother goddess, seated on her lion throne with sceptre and mural crown
FLO4622239 Statue of Cybele, the earth mother goddess, seated on her lion throne with sceptre and mural crown. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Coronation of King Eric the Saint of Sweden. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Scrantoni from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4623150 Coronation of King Eric the Saint of Sweden. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Scrantoni from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Edward of Woodstock - Edward the Black Prince (kneeling) and Joan of Kent 4
FLO4622880 Edward of Woodstock - Edward the Black Prince (kneeling) and Joan of Kent 4, Queen Philippa of Hainault with sceptre and crown 3, and King Richard II in chainmail and plate armour 4

Woman in costume as a folly or fool, 19th century. She wears a hat and veil, dress of motley and lace, pointed shoes
FLO4655656 Woman in costume as a folly or fool, 19th century. She wears a hat and veil, dress of motley and lace, pointed shoes, and holds a mask and marotte (sceptre with head)

History. France. The king Pepin the Short. Imagery, France, c.1950 (print)
3434301 History. France. The king Pepin the Short. Imagery, France, c.1950 (print); (add.info.: France. Imagerie, France, vers 1950. Coll. Part. History. France. The king Pepin the Short)

Charles the Bald (823-877). King of West France, Italy, and Holy Roman Emperor
FLO4702640 Charles the Bald (823-877). King of West France, Italy, and Holy Roman Emperor. He sits on the throne holding orb and sceptre, with two weaponcarriers holding his sword, shield and lance

Polish king, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4706587 Polish king, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Peruvian Incas, 18th century allegorical representation of Inca king and queen in modern western clothes with gold
FLO4576848 Peruvian Incas, 18th century allegorical representation of Inca king and queen in modern western clothes with gold crown with sun emblem, embroidered cloak, gold axe and sandals with lion

Woman of America, emblematic costume, 19th century. She wears a crown of feathers, necklace, cloak, blouse and skirts
FLO4656239 Woman of America, emblematic costume, 19th century. She wears a crown of feathers, necklace, cloak, blouse and skirts

Illumination with 2 scenes: (l) Marques jousting and (r) Marques presenting the knghts extracting from a manuscript
1750546 Illumination with 2 scenes: (l) Marques jousting and (r) Marques presenting the knghts extracting from a manuscript laurin c

Rodolphe II de Habsbourg (1552-1612) german emperor from 1576 to1612, king of Hungary from 1572 to 1608
1750282 Rodolphe II de Habsbourg (1552-1612) german emperor from 1576 to1612, king of Hungary from 1572 to 1608 and king of Bohemia from 1575 to 1611

Emperor Rodolf II of Habsburg (son of emperor MaximilianII) emperor from 1576 to 1612 archduke of Austria
1750136 Emperor Rodolf II of Habsburg (son of emperor MaximilianII) emperor from 1576 to 1612 archduke of Austria, king of Hungary and Bohemia, engraving

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630736 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crown Jewels, London
3561151 The Crown Jewels, London by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1900-1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

An Allegorical Subject (The Just Ruler), c.1636 (oil on oak)
BAL99430 An Allegorical Subject (The Just Ruler), c.1636 (oil on oak) by Poorter, Willem de (1608-48); 50.2x37.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: by Willem de Poorter).

Portrait of the Empress Elizabeth of Russia, by Alessandro Cocchi, Rome, 1750 (mosaic)
BOO74253 Portrait of the Empress Elizabeth of Russia, by Alessandro Cocchi, Rome, 1750 (mosaic); 143x96 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Peter III of Aragon - Peter III " The Great" (1240-1285). King of Aragon and Valencia (1276-1285). Painting
CUL4876447 Peter III of Aragon - Peter III " The Great" (1240-1285). King of Aragon and Valencia (1276-1285). Painting. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Raoul of Burgundy (890-936) French king in (923-936), illumination from manuscript by Jean de Tillet "Recueil des
1758588 Raoul of Burgundy (890-936) French king in (923-936), illumination from manuscript by Jean de Tillet "Recueil des Rois de France"

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt
MMM5481949 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt

The Council of Toledo - Council of Toledo (6th-7th c.). Illustration of the work "Primacia de la iglesia
CUL4867912 The Council of Toledo - Council of Toledo (6th-7th c.). Illustration of the work "Primacia de la iglesia toledana" (Supremacy of the Church of Toledo) (13th c.). Romanesque art

Tomb of Isabella of Bavaria (1371-1435) (marble)
XIR166006 Tomb of Isabella of Bavaria (1371-1435) (marble) by Thury, Pierre de (fl.1413-29); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: wife of Charles VI (1380-1422);).

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis
3329567 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century (engraving)
3779427 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century (engraving) by English School, (16th century); (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533 -1603) was Queen of England November 1558 until her death

Peter I, said the Justice - Peter I " The Just" (1320-1367). King of Portugal and the Algarve (1357-1367)
CUL4867966 Peter I, said the Justice - Peter I " The Just" (1320-1367). King of Portugal and the Algarve (1357-1367). Detail in portraits of the kings of Portugal

French king Philippe IV (1268-1314, king in 1285-1314) receiving Jean de Meun who give him the book De consolatione
1758633 French king Philippe IV (1268-1314, king in 1285-1314) receiving Jean de Meun who give him the book De consolatione philosophiae by Boece he has translated

Queen Kristina as a Child, 1630s. Creator: School of Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Queen Kristina as a Child, 1630s

Oskar II (Oskar Fredrik), 1829-1907, King of Sweden 1872 and of Norway 1872-1905, c.1897. Creator: Oscar Bjorck
Oskar II (Oskar Fredrik), 1829-1907, King of Sweden 1872 and of Norway 1872-1905, c.1897

Oskar II (Oskar Fredrik), 1829-1907, King of Sweden 1872 and of Norway 1872-1905, c.1897. Creator: Oscar Bjorck
Oskar II (Oskar Fredrik), 1829-1907, King of Sweden 1872 and of Norway 1872-1905, c.1897

The Dowager Queen Lovisa Ulrika of Sweden, 1775. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
The Dowager Queen Lovisa Ulrika of Sweden, 1775

The Regalia. - 3, c1911. Creator: Unknown
The Regalia. - 3, c1911. 1. Spiritual Sceptre (William IV); 2. Temporal Sword of Justice; 3. Sword of Mercy (Sheathed); 4. Temporal Sceptre (William IV); 5. Sword of Spiritual Justice; 6

Gustav IV Adolf as a child. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Gustav IV Adolf as a child

Hedvig Eleonora, 1636-1715, Queen of Sweden, late 17th-early 19th century. Creator: David von Krafft
Hedvig Eleonora, 1636-1715, Queen of Sweden, late 17th-early 19th century

Margareta Leijonhuvud, 1516-1551, Queen of Sweden, 16th century. Creator: Johan Baptista van Uther
Margareta Leijonhuvud, 1516-1551, Queen of Sweden, 16th century

Karl X Gustav, 1622-1660, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrücken. Creator: Abraham Wuchters
Karl X Gustav, 1622-1660, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrucken, Unknown date

Catherine II, 1729-1796, Empress of Russia, Princess of Anhalt-Zerbst. Creator: Anon
Catherine II, 1729-1796, Empress of Russia, Princess of Anhalt-Zerbst, Unknown date

Maria Teresia, 1717-1780, German-Roman Empress Queen of Austria, c18th century. Creator: Anon
Maria Teresia, 1717-1780, German-Roman Empress Queen of Austria Bohemia and, c18th century

Karl XIII, 1748-1818, King of Sweden and Norway, 1813. Creator: Per Krafft the Younger
Karl XIII, 1748-1818, King of Sweden and Norway, 1813

Margareta, 1353-1412, Queen of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, c14th century. Creator: Anon
Margareta, 1353-1412, Queen of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, c14th century

Margareta, 1353-1412, Queen of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, c14th century. Creator: Anon
Margareta, 1353-1412, Queen of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, c14th century

Magnus Eriksson King of Sweden and Norway, 1316-1374, c14th century. Creator: Anon
Magnus Eriksson King of Sweden and Norway, 1316-1374, c14th century

Christian IV, 1577-1648, king of Denmark and Norway, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Christian IV, 1577-1648, king of Denmark and Norway, c17th century

Christian I, 1426-1481, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden and Dorothea, 1430-1496, c15th century. Creator: Anon
Christian I, 1426-1481, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden and Dorothea, 1430-1496, Queen of Sweden, Norway and Denmark, c15th century

Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century

Kazimierz Pawel Jan Sapieha (1637 or 1642-1720), Grand Duke of Lithuania, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Kazimierz Pawel Jan Sapieha (1637 or 1642-1720), Grand Duke of Lithuania, Vojvod of Vilnius, c17th century

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"The Sceptre: A Symbol of Power and Majesty Throughout History" From the eerie tales spun by Alfred Bestall in "The Ghost Story" to the grandeur of Haile Selassie's coronation in 1930, the sceptre has always held a significant place in history. Dating back centuries, this regal symbol has been adorned with intricate designs like the Russian Imperial Eagle or featured alongside majestic royal crowns. Even automobiles like the Humber they have borrowed its name to evoke a sense of elegance and authority. In moments that define nations, such as Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, the sceptre takes center stage among Britain's illustrious Coronation Regalia. It represents not only power and glory but also Christian faith—a potent combination captured beautifully in Saint Michael Archangel's Byzantine icon from fourteenth-century Greece. Throughout time, notable figures like King Canute (Cnut) have wielded this emblematic staff as they ruled over vast territories. And no crown is complete without it; just look at The Imperial State Crown or The Kings Orb and Sceptre from 1937—both testaments to its enduring significance. The sceptre stands tall as one of humanity's most recognizable symbols of authority—a testament to our fascination with power and majesty throughout history.