THE SOVEREIGN'S ORB, SYMBOL OF THE DOMINION-OVER THE EARTH OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, THE SPURS OF ST. GEORGE AND THE CORONATION RING, Vintage Royal Coronation Colour Print

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THE SOVEREIGN'S ORB, SYMBOL OF THE DOMINION-OVER THE EARTH OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, THE SPURS OF ST. GEORGE AND THE CORONATION RING. THE ORB: WHICH THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY PLACES IN THE SOVEREIGN'S RIGHT HAND AFTER THE INVESTITURE WITH THE ROBE ROYAL, IS OF GOLD, GIRDLED WITH A PEARL-BORDERED FILLET CONTAINING RUBIES, SAPPHIRES AND EMERALDS SURROUNDED BY DIAMONDS, AND THE CROSS SURMOUNTING IT RESTS ON A LARGE AMETHYST. THE GOLD SPURS, WITH STRAPS OF CRIMSON VELVET, ARE EMBLEMS OF KNIGHTHOOD AND CHIVALRY. THE RING, SOMETIMES CALLED THE WEDDING RING OF ENGLAND, IS A SAPPHIRE SET IN DIAMONDS, BEARING ON IT THE CROSS OF St GEORGE SET IN RUBIES, AND IS PLACED ON THE FOURTH FINGER OF THE SOVEREIGN'S RIGHT HAND .Approximate Overall Print Size: 12 X 10 inches. Published by: Country Life Coronation Number 1953. CONDITION: Very Good Condition. Text and Print on reverse side. This exquisite print would look lovely framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The term "print" is referred to an image on a piece of paper. The print I have for sale, like many antique prints, originate from an antique book publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Seller Inventory # 1256

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Title: THE SOVEREIGN'S ORB, SYMBOL OF THE ...

Publisher: Country Life

Binding: no binding

Condition: very good