Sceptre Collection (page 8)

Queen Elizabeth I medal, 16th century, (1896). Illustration after the original in the British Museum, London, from a work published by Boussod, Valadon & Co, (1896)

Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, 1937. The Imperial State Crown; The Sword; The Kings Sceptre with the Dove; The Ring; St Georges Spurs; and the Armills

Solomon, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1194-1260

King, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
King and knight, late 12th century, (1843). The king wears a long dalmatica (tunic) ornamented with fleur de lys, and mantle thrown back to show his jewelled collar and girdle

King and knight, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
King and knight, late 12th century, (1843). The king wears a long dalmatica (tunic) ornamented with fleur de lys, and mantle thrown back to show his jewelled collar and girdle

Funeral of Anne of Britanny, Paris, 1514, (16th century). The funerary procession in the streets of Paris. From a work in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Costume for the coronation of Napoleon I, 2nd December 1804, 19th century

Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 2nd December 1804, 19th century

Stained glass window King Henry IV of England (1367-1413), Canterbury Cathedral, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Stained glass window King Henry IV of England (1367-1413), Canterbury Cathedral, 20th century. Late 12th, early 13th century stained glass window in the Chapter house of Canterbury Cathedral depicts

Painting of King Henry VI of England (1422-1461) at Chichester Cathedral, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Painting of King Henry VI of England (1422-1461) at Chichester Cathedral, England, 20th century. Henry VI was King of England (1422-1461) and again from (1470-1471)

Queen Victoria Statue, Hove, Sussex, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Queen Victoria Statue, Hove, Sussex, 20th century. Standing statue of Queen Victoria wearing royal regalia with crown and veil, holding a sceptre in her right hand

Statue of King George III, Weymouth, Dorset, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Statue of King George III, Weymouth, Dorset, 20th century. The Kings Statue is a tribute statue to King George III (1738-1820), located in Weymouth

Head of a bronze sceptre from Luristan (Persia), from the British Museums collection

Roman bronze statuette of Jupiter, 2nd century
Roman bronze statuette of Jupiter holding a sceptre and thunderbolt. Probably from Hungary, 2nd century

Stained thirteenth century glass image of King Cnut (985 / 95-1035)
Stained glass image of King Cnut from Canterbury Cathedral

Stained glass window of King Cnut, 15th century
Stained glass window of King Cnut (985 or 995 to 12 November 1035) from Canterbury Cathedral. 15th century

Relief of Horus (falcon-headed god), Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, c251 BC - c246 BC
Relief of Horus (falcon-headed god), Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC. Horus (falcon-headed god)

Napoleon I Emperor of France, 1804. Artist: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Napoleon I Emperor of France, 1804. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Coronation of Otto III, German king, c998. Otto (980-1002), wearing a crown and holding an orb and sceptre, is flanked on the left of picture by representatives of the church

Lothaire, King of France from 954, 19th century. Lothaire (941-986) shown wearing a crown and carrying an orb and sceptre

Louis IX, King of France, in his coronation robes, 1226 (19th century). Louis IX (1215-1270) became king of France in 1226

David Presenting the Sceptre to Solomon, early 17th century. Artist: Cornelis de Vos
David Presenting the Sceptre to Solomon, early 17th century. King David, on his deathbed, passing the sceptre of the kingdom of Israel to his son, Solomon

William Caxton, English printer, presenting a book to King Edward IV, 1477. Caxton (c1422-1491) presenting the king with what is considered to be the first book printed in England

Druids, 1815. Artist: Robert Havell
Druids, 1815. An Arch-Druid (right) crowned with oak leaves, holding a sceptre. The other druid holds a crescent (Caed-Rai-Re) representing the first quarter of the Moon

Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, 1558-1603. The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. She is depicted seated on the throne holding a sceptre

Queen Victoria (1819-1901), 1838
Queen Victoria (1819-1901). Victoria on the throne in her coronation robes wearing the crown and holding the sceptre. She became Queen in 1837 and Empress of India in 1877

King Edward VI, (1537-1553), circa mid 16th century
King Edward VI, (1537-1553), c16th century. Reigned 1547-1553 at Chichester Cathedral, Sussex

King Henry V of England, (1387-1422), circa mid 16th century
King Henry V of England, (1387-1422), c15th century. Reigned 1413-22. Painting in Chichester Cathedral, Sussex

King Edward IV, (1442- 1483), circa mid 16th century. Reigned 1461-83. At Chichester Cathedral, Sussex

Stained glass image of King Henry IV, from Chichester Cathedral, Sussex

Coronation and unction of a king, 13th century. The king depicted is probably Henry III of England (1207-1272), who was crowned at Gloucester in 1216 and at Westminster in 1220

Thor riding in chariot drawn by goats and wielding his hammer
Thor, son of Woden (Odin), the second god in the ancient Scandinavian pantheon, riding in chariot drawn by goats and wielding his hammer, symbolising thunder and lightning

Thor, the second god in the ancient Scandinavian pantheon, 1834
Thor, son of Woden (Odin), the second god in the ancient Scandinavian pantheon, 1834

A Change for The Better, 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Change for The Better, 1869. After his success in the 1868 General Election, Mr Gladstone became the new Prime Minister

Queen Hermione, 1865 Artist: John Tenniel
Queen Hermione, 1865. Britannia as Paulina unveils the statue and remarks Tis Time! Descend; Be Stone No More! On behalf of the nation Britannia draws back the curtain

A New Judgement of Paris, 1862. Artist: John Tenniel
A New Judgement of Paris, 1862. Mr. Punch says: Surely, My Dear Emperor, You Cannot Doubt Which is The Right Man for Italy. This cartoon refers to Garibaldis plan to conquer Rome

The Accession of the Queen of India, 1858. After the end of the Indian Mutiny, the authority of the East India Company also ended and the Crown, here represented by Queen Victoria

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