Sceptres Collection

Royal crowns and sceptre
Symbols of imperial Majesty: St Edwards Crown, with 444 precious stones, remains one of the senior Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, being the official coronation crown

Symbols of Power and Glory and of Christian Faith. S. Edwards Crown, The Imperial State Crown, The Sovereigns Orb and the head of the Royal Sceptre with Cross

The Crown Regalia - 1953 Coronation
Illustrations of the Crown Regalia, along with descriptions of their individual roles in the Coronation ceremony. Includes the Crown of St

Vice Chancellor, Esquire Beadle, Yeoman Beadle, Verger, engraved by J
778193 Vice Chancellor, Esquire Beadle, Yeoman Beadle, Verger, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

The Archbishop of Canterbury Crowning The King, 1902, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Archbishop of Canterbury Crowning The King, 1902, (c1900). Edward VII was crowned in Westminster Abbey in London on 9 August 1902 by Frederick Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury

The Regalia. - 2, c1911. Creator: Unknown
The Regalia. - 2, c1911. Temporal Sceptre (Victoria); 2. The Queen Consort's Orb; 3. St. Edward's Staff; 4. The Imperial Orb; 5. Spiritual Sceptre (Victoria)'

Three Sceptres - The Crown Jewels
Crown Jewels - The Queens Sceptre with the Dove - The Kings Sceptre with the Dove and The Head of the Kings Royal Sceptre, was redesigned in 1910 to incorporate Cullinan I

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth enthroned and crowned in Westminster Abbey, 12th May 1937. The King holds the Orb and Sovereigns Sceptre and wears the Imperial State Crown

Royal Regalia 3 and 4 - swords, sceptres, gloves, spoon, bracelets, spurs, ampulla

Royal Regalia 1 and 2 - crowns, orbs, sceptres

A classical palace interior with Moses transforming Pharaohs sceptre into a serpent (oil on panel)
6202378 A classical palace interior with Moses transforming Pharaohs sceptre into a serpent (oil on panel) by Juriaensz. van Baden

Portrait of King Henry III of England
6337227 Portrait of King Henry III of England by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry III of England. With crown, sceptres and mantle)

Louis IX, Saint Louis, King of France, 1214-1270, with crown, sceptres, ermine robes with fleurs-de-lys
6340097 Louis IX, Saint Louis, King of France, 1214-1270, with crown, sceptres, ermine robes with fleurs-de-lys, and figure in civil costume of his reign by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

A pair of ruyi sceptres, 18th-19th century (gilt-bronze & cloisonne)
5325018 A pair of ruyi sceptres, 18th-19th century (gilt-bronze & cloisonne) by Asian School; length: 39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Medieval fashion of the 14th century (colour litho)
3245402 Medieval fashion of the 14th century (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Imperial regalia of the Holy Roman Empire (colour litho)
3630316 Imperial regalia of the Holy Roman Empire (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial regalia of the Holy Roman Empire)

Greek shield viewed inside, helmet, greaves, sword, bow, quiver and two heralds staffs, or sceptres (engraving)
5200820 Greek shield viewed inside, helmet, greaves, sword, bow, quiver and two heralds staffs, or sceptres (engraving) by English School

Regalias, English and Scottish (litho)
6013589 Regalias, English and Scottish (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regalias, English and Scottish)

Imperial crown jewels of Germany (engraving)
6001338 Imperial crown jewels of Germany (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial crown jewels of Germany)

Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds (engraving)
973671 Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds)

The Orb and the Sceptres with the Crosses (colour litho)
2800834 The Orb and the Sceptres with the Crosses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orb and the Sceptres with the Crosses)

Effigy of Queen Elizabeth I (colour litho)
3095823 Effigy of Queen Elizabeth I (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effigy of Queen Elizabeth I. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Rival Queens or a Political Heat for Rege and Grege, 1789 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562137 The Rival Queens or a Political Heat for Rege and Grege, 1789 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis III and Carloman II, joint kings of Western Francia (chromolitho)
2815961 Louis III and Carloman II, joint kings of Western Francia (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis III (c863-882) and Carloman II (c866-884)

Allegory with Rudolf II (1552-1612) Holy Roman Emperor and his successors Matthias 1st (1557-1619)
1768723 Allegory with Rudolf II (1552-1612) Holy Roman Emperor and his successors Matthias 1st (1557-1619), Ferdinand II (1578-1637) and Ferdinand III (1608-1657) (engraving) by French School

Window w10 depicting King Hezekiah and King "Iotam"and "Ezechias"
720375 Window w10 depicting King Hezekiah and King " Iotam" and " Ezechias" on the Tree of Jesse (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

George I Coronation Plaque, 1714 (silver)
2959922 George I Coronation Plaque, 1714 (silver) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: George I (28 May 1660 - 11 June 1727)

Una and the Lion pattern £5 piece, 1839 (gold)
1220138 Una and the Lion pattern £ 5 piece, 1839 (gold) by Wyon, William (1795-1851); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant

Edward the Confessor, 1846 (stained glass)
3475296 Edward the Confessor, 1846 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Our Lady of the Annunciation, Bishop Eton, Liverpool

Window w10 depicting King Asa and King "Rosboam"
720373 Window w10 depicting King Asa and King " Rosboam" on the Tree of Jesse (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Carved Greyish-Green Jade-Inlaid Ruyi Sceptre, Yuan to early Ming dynasty
3587432 Carved Greyish-Green Jade-Inlaid Ruyi Sceptre, Yuan to early Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century (jade, wood & string) by Chinese School; length: 47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Greek articles
LLM455402 Greek articles by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek articles. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer and Carl Rohrbach)

Window w10 depicting King Manasses and King "Acham"
720377 Window w10 depicting King Manasses and King " Acham" on the Tree of Jesse (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

Window w10 depicting King Abia and King Josaphat on the Tree of Jesse (stained glass)
720371 Window w10 depicting King Abia and King Josaphat on the Tree of Jesse (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

The Kings Royal Sceptre from the Crown Jewels of England, 1919 (colour litho)
2629936 The Kings Royal Sceptre from the Crown Jewels of England, 1919 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sceptre features Cullinan I)

Nobility at the start of the 12th century (engraving)
957924 Nobility at the start of the 12th century (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monarchs and bourgeoises du midi d Europe)

The Betrothal of Philip and Joanna. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Betrothal of Philip and Joanna.n.d

Queen Mary - Britannia Rules the Waves
Mary of Teck, Queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress consort of India, as the wife of King-Emperor George V (1867-1953) - " Rule Britannia

Ancient Egyptian objects
Selection of Ancient Egyptian every day items. Date: Ancient Egypt

German imperial crown, Sceptres, Orb and Bohemian Crown
1. The German imperial crown. 2. & 3. & 6. Sceptres. 4. Imperial Orb (with details). 5. Hungarian Sceptre (with details). 7. Bohemian Royal Crown. Date: circa 12th century

Queen Mary - Britannia Rules the Waves
Mary of Teck, Queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress consort of India, as the wife of King-Emperor George V (1867-1953) - " Rule Britannia

Coronation of George V, receiving ring and Sceptres
The keeper of the Jewel House having delivered to the Aribishop the Kings Ruby Coronation Ring, the Aribishop placed it on the fourth finger of George V on his right hand

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"Sceptres: Symbols of Power, Glory, and Christian Faith" In the realm of royal crowns and sceptres, one cannot underestimate their significance as symbols of power and glory. These majestic objects hold a dual role in both secular and religious contexts, embodying not only the authority of monarchs but also the essence of Christian faith. One notable example is The Crown Regalia used during the 1953 Coronation. Among its magnificent treasures were sceptres that represented sovereignty and divine right. These regal staffs were carried by esteemed figures such as the Vice Chancellor, Esquire Beadle, Yeoman Beadle, Verger - each engraved with meticulous detail by J. Imagine King George VI and Queen Elizabeth enthroned, adorned with Royal Regalia 3 and 4. Their hands gently grasping these sacred sceptres that encapsulated centuries-old tradition and heritage. But what exactly do these sceptres signify? They are more than mere ornamental accessories; they hold profound historical value. Take for instance Royal Regalia 1 and 2 - two extraordinary examples from The Crown Jewels collection - which have witnessed countless coronations throughout history. Delving deeper into antiquity, we find echoes of ancient Egyptian objects resembling sceptres in shape but imbued with mystical significance. These artifacts serve as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with power symbolism across cultures. Artists too have been captivated by this emblematic object throughout history. In Queen Anne's portrait from 1705 (oil on canvas), her hand rests upon a beautifully crafted sceptre - an artistic representation reflecting her reign's grandeur. Another intriguing depiction can be found in A classical palace interior painting where Moses transforms Pharaoh's sceptre into a serpent (oil on panel). This biblical scene highlights how even within religious narratives, the symbol of a sceptre holds transformative power beyond earthly realms. Sceptres stand as timeless emblems of authority, magnificence, and religious devotion.