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ollebosse:
cup of tea ! by bantubooy
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vwcampervan-aldridge:
Ornate wrought iron gates in the grounds of Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire, England
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history-museum:
Ludgate Circus, London at the turn of the 20th century. [676x711]
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zodiacmind:
Fun facts about your sign here
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bonjour-ka:
Great grandparents by Cameron Rose. on Flickr.
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(via Cottage in Cockington Devon GB | Flickr - Photo Sharing!)
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Robe Sword used by George IV at his coronation
Dated: circa 1821-2
Maker(s): George Thurkle on 15 New Street Square, London (goldsmith) and Rundell Bridge & Rundell (jeweller)
Medium: steel and gold
Measurements: overall lenght 87.4 cm
Provenance: sword taken from Coronation regalia of King George IV and was placed in Windsor Armoury by command of His Majesty King Edward VII in 1902
The sword feautres a gold hilt, quillons, large tang button, gold grip and gold pommel with the sides of pommel, grip, quillons all plain and burnished. The rest of the sword has cast and chiselld decoration: acanthus, the Tudor rose, foliage, cartouches, floral sprays, laurel and Britannia. The sword features a double-edged blade, a wooden scabbard, covered with black leather, gold mouthpiece and square chape decorated en suite.
Source: Copyright © 2016 Royal Collection Trust/Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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