The Five Piece Coronation Set
Five of the main pieces used in the Coronation of a British
Monarch.
The St. EDWARD'S CROWN
Gold, 5lb in weight, set with precious and semi precious stones. Made for Charles II in 1661, but believed to contain the ancient crown of Edward the confessor.
THE IMPERIAL STATE
CROWN: Contains The Black Prince's Ruby, The Stuart Sapphire, The 2nd Star of Africa Diamond (317.40 Cts) and over 3000 other precious gems and pearls.
THE SOVEREIGN'S SCEPTRE WITH THE CROSS
Made for Charles II in 1661, but altered during 1910, when the '1st Star of Africa' diamond (530 cts. the largest in the world) was added.
THE SOVEREIGN'S ORB
Made in 1661 for Charles II - held by the Sovereign as 'Defender of the Faith'.