Pair of replicas of the Coronation Spoon 1820-21
Silver gilt, ruby, turquoise, pearl | 26.6 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 50556
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A pair of silver-gilt replicas of the Coronation Spoon, with an oval bowl, engraved with foliate scrolls, attached to the handle with a cast lion's head with ruby eyes. The handle is decorated with gemstones, scrolls and a further lion's head and has a spirally- turned stem and a turquoise finial. The back is engraved with Celtic knotwork and zig zag lines.
The Coronation Spoon, kept with the Regalia, dates from the 12th century and is the only piece of plate from the Jewel House to survive the depradations of the Commonwealth period (in 1649). The Spoon was much admired by George IV, who had the original regilded for his coronation, and these copies made at the same time. The turquoises and rubies do not appear on the original.Provenance
According to the historic inventories these spoons were used at the Coronation of George IV in 1821, possibly display at the banquet.
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Medium and techniques
Silver gilt, ruby, turquoise, pearl
Measurements
26.6 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm (whole object)