Authorised Guide to the Tower of London

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The Sceptre with the dove, of gold ancl jewels, which
is borne in the left hand of the Sovereign at the
coronation.
The Sceptre with the dove, of gold and jewels, for the
Queen, made for the coronation of Mary II.
A pair of gold "St. George's " spurs, the emblem of
knighthood and chivalry.
A pair of gold and enamelled Bracelets, worn as emblems
of sovereignty, made for Charles II, but reenamelled
for subsequent coronations.
The Queen's ivory rod, mounted in gold and enamelled,
doubtless made for the coronation of Mary of Modena
Beside the magnificent regalia dating chiefly from the
Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660, when the ancient
regalia, destroyed during the Commonwealth, were replaced
as nearly as possible, observe, also-
The ancient Anointing Spoon, dating from the end of
the 12th century and perhaps made for the coronation
of King John (1199-1216). The bowl of the spoon was
restored for the coronation of Charles II. Two copies
of this historical relic, made for the Coronation of
George IV, are preserved a.t Windsor Castle. This
spoon and the golden Ampulla or Eagle are the only two
objects of the n,ncient regalia which escaped deRtrnction
during the Commonwealth.
The Ampulla, or Eagle of gold, just mentioned, which
is used for the oil for anointment of the Sovereign, dates
in all probability from the time of Henry IV, but
was restored and a new pedestal added for the coronation
of Charles II.
In addition to these splendid regal emblems, several
rare specimens of royal plate are exhibited, beginning
with " Queen Elizabeth's " Salt, made in 1572-73, which
is the finest example of this variety of S::i.lt in existence
to-day.
A large Salt of State of silver gilt in the form of a
tower, made in the middle of the 17th century and
presented to Charles II in commemoration of his
restoration, by the City of Exeter, at a cost equivalent