Miniature Crown Jewel Collection + Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee + Booklet

Description

This stunning collection of 1/12th (traditional dollhouse) scale miniatures, contains the 12 main pieces of the British Crown Jewels used during the once-in-a-lifetime Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and was created to celebrate her 50 years Golden Jubilee in 2003.
The collection was created and designed by Nicholas & Susan Findeisen, the original owners of Crowns & Regalia, Ltd and is entirely hand made by skilled artists using the finest materials. Each piece is hand cast in high quality Pewter, then richly 22ct. Gold or Sterling Silver plated, hand polished, set with minute Austrian Crystal stones and/or hand enamelled and finished, and presented in a luxurious jewelry presentation box.
Represented in miniature are:
The St. Edward's Crown
,
used for the actual crowning of the Queen and many past monarchs, as too are:
The Imperial State Crown
- worn by the Queen each year at the State opening of Parliament; the
Sovereigns Sceptre with the Cross
, which contains the world's largest cut diamond (530 carats!) and
The Sovereigns Sceptre with the Dove
held by the monarch during the crowning.
The vessel shaped like a bird which contains the Holy Oil used for the anointing -
The Ampulla
, and the ancient spoon used with it -
The Anointing Spoon
, The famous
George IV Diadem
worn by the Queen on State occasions, The world's most valuable sword -
The Jeweled Sword
, and the
Sovereign's Orb, Ring, and Commonwealth Bracelets
.
The Crown Jewels of Great Britain represent not only Britain's greatest treasures, they also represent the long history of the times and monarchs who wore them. This beautiful set of miniatures will be a treasured heirloom, and a lasting reminder of the glorious 50 years reign of our Queen.
Included with this set is the Pitkin Booklet -
The Crown Jewels and Coronation Ceremony
.
*This set and box is in original mint condition. Some of the individual pieces were removed from the box only to be photographed.*
** Box measures approximately 6" L x 4" W x 1" T **