Post-Medieval — 1685; 17th century
Mary of Modena's crown frame
This crown is thought to have been worn by Queen Mary II at her Coronation in 1689; by George II when Prince of Wales at the Coronation of his father in 1714 and by his consort Caroline of Anspach in 1727.
Precious stones were often borrowed for the coronation from goldsmith jewellers, and the original jewelled setting of this crown has been replaced by paste diamonds in scrolled openwork settings and imitation pearls - probably during the 18th or 19th centuries. The arches and central 'monde' can be removed and the crown worn as a coronet if desired. The original crown frame was probably supplied by Sir Robert Vyner.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 56.11
- Object name:
- Mary of Modena's crown frame
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- De Beauvoir, Richard
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- Production date:
- 1685; 17th century
- Material:
silver, copper alloy, paste, gold
- Measurements/duration:
- H 175 mm, DM 130 mm
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 60%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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