Decorative arts — 1819
Brooch, Royal Guelphic Order star
The Royal Guelphic Order, also known as the Order of Hanover, was instituted on 28 April 1815 by the Prince Regent (later King George IV). It ceased to be conferred by the British Crown after the death of King William IV in 1837 when the union of the United Kingdom and the Hanover ended.
The Guelphic Order star has silver rays rivetted to a steel backplate. The centre is in gold and enamel with two crossed swords behind and shows the white Hanoverian horse against a red ground encircled by the motto 'NEC ASPERA TERRENT' and a laurel wreath. The reverse is inscribed 'RUNDELL BRIDGE & RUNDELL. JEWELLERS TO HIS MAJESTY and THE ROYAL FAMILY. LONDON.' Then original red leather box that holds the Military Star survives and is marked with the word 'Guelphic'.
The star belonged to Sir Herbert Taylor who was made a knight of the Order in 1819.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- B394
- Object name:
- brooch, Royal Guelphic Order star
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- Artist/Maker:
- Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
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- Production date:
- 1819
- Material:
gold, silver, steel, enamel
- Measurements/duration:
- H 80 mm, W 75 mm, D 10 mm, DM 78 mm, D 14 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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