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The Jewel House: An Account of the Many Romances Connected with the Royal Regalia / Together with Sir Gilbert Talbot's Account of Colonel Blood's Plot

Chapter 20: APPENDIX C
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This work surveys the origins, symbolism, and custody of royal regalia, explaining how crowns, sceptres, and plate were accumulated and safeguarded. It traces the movement of the jewels from ecclesiastical guardianship into fortified storage and describes changes in the Jewel House’s location, security, and display. The account recounts thefts, narrow escapes, and a notorious attempt to seize the crown, profiles the keepers and ceremonial uses, and examines major gems, ecclesiastical and state plate, and orders of chivalry. Appendices reproduce documents, lists, and historical notes that support the main narrative.

APPENDIX C

Complete list of the Regalia in the Jewel House in A.D. 1920.

I. Crowns and Diadem

1. King Edward the Confessor’s Crown.

2. The Imperial State Crown.

3. The Imperial Indian Crown.

4. Crown of Queen Mary of Modena.

5. Crown of Queen Mary, Consort of King George V.

6. Diadem of Queen Mary of Modena.

7. Crown of the Prince of Wales (as eldest son of the King).

II. Sceptres and Rods

1. The King’s Royal Sceptre.

2. The King’s Sceptre with the Dove, or Rod of Equity.

3. The Queen’s Sceptre with the Cross.

4. The Queen’s Sceptre with the Ivory Dove.

5. James I’s Sceptre with the Dove.

6. St. Edward’s Staff

III. Orbs

1. The King’s Orb.

2. The Queen’s Orb.

IV. Rings

1. The King’s Coronation Ring.

2. The Queen’s Coronation Ring.

3. Queen Victoria’s Coronation Ring.

V. Swords

1. The King’s Jewelled State Sword.

2. The Sword of State.

3. The Sword Spiritual.

4. The Sword Temporal.

VI. Spurs and Bracelets

1. St. George’s Gold Spurs.

2. Gold Bracelets.

VII. Maces

1. Charles II.

2. Do.

4. Do.

5. William and Mary.

6. Do.

7. Do.

8. George I.

VIII. Ecclesiastical Plate

1. The Ampulla, or Golden Eagle.

2. The Anointing Spoon.

3. The Royal Baptismal Font of Charles II.

4. Alms Dish of William and Mary.

5. Chalice Do.

IX. State Trumpets and Banners

1. Fifteen Silver State Trumpets.

2. Twenty Bannerets.

X. Royal Gold Plate

1. Queen Elizabeth’s Salt Cellar.

2. King Charles II’s Salt Cellar (State Cellar).

3. Do.

4. Do.

5. Do.

6. Do.

7. Do.

8. Do.

9. Do.

10. Do.

11. Do.

12. Do.

13. Do.

14. King Charles II’s Wine Fountain.

15. Twelve Salt Spoons.

16. Two Tankards (George IV).

XI. Other Plate and Valuables

1. The Maundy Dish of Charles II.

2. King James II’s Monde.

3. Model of Koh-i-Nur Diamond with original setting.

4. Model of Cullinan Diamond as found.

5. Steel hammer and chisel, used in cutting the Cullinan Diamond.