Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873, William Pickering (Firm) · London : William Pickering · leaf 109
HE present engraving repre-sents the Spoon which hasmost probably been used inthe coronation of our mo-narchs since the twelfth … century, and which is preservedamong the regalia in the Towerof London. Its style of orna-ment seems to prove that itwas made at that period. Itis of pure gold, with four pearlsin the broadest part of thehandle. The bowl, which isthin, has an elegant arabesquepattern engraved on its sur-face.…
Middle Ages · Costume · Decoration and ornament, Medieval
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