Ceremonies of George IV's court
Throughout his life George IV shone when he appeared at state occasions. He commissioned new diamond-set insignia and introduced new orders of chivalry in the wake of the Napoleonic Wars. His coronation was the most spectacular event of his life. The king himself was closely involved in all aspects of the ceremony, including the design of his costume and a dazzling diamond headdress. In the months following his coronation George IV visited Dublin, Hanover and Edinburgh to great public acclaim.
Rundell Bridge & Rundell
Cast of George IV's crown
Rundell Bridge & Rundell
The Diamond Diadem
George Thurkle : 15 New Street Square, London
Sword used by George IV at his coronation
Rundell Bridge & Rundell
Sword and scabbard
Philip Rundell (1746-1827)
Cup and cover
John Meyer
Coronation surcoat of George IV
John Meyer
Stole
Benedetto Pistrucci (1784-1855)
Medal commemorating the Coronation of George IV
Attributed to Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London
Badge of the Order of St John of Jerusalem
Attributed to Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London
Order of the Bath. Grand Cross sash badge.
Thomas Gray : 41 Sackville Street
Lesser George
Attributed to Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London
Order of the Bath. Grand Cross sash badge.
Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London
Order of the Thistle (Scotland). George IV's sash badge
Wyon, Benjamin
Medal commemorating George IV's visit to Ireland
Edward Murray
Shamrock-shaped snuff box
Attributed to Benedetto Pistrucci (1784-1855)
Gold ring with an intaglio of George IV
Edinburgh : George Hunter & Co.
Highland dress accoutrements of George IV
Philip Rundell (1746-1827)
