211 Henry Shaw (1800-1873) – The Coronation Spoon – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843)
A richly detailed, hand-coloured engraving illustrating three views (Side, Front, and Back) of the Coronation Spoon, the oldest surviving piece of the English Crown Jewels. The spoon is depicted as a silver-gilt object, heavily ornamented in a design dating to the late 12th century. The central view shows the elaborate engraving on the bowl, the twisted handle, and the roundel set with four pearls (an addition from the 17th century). This ceremonial object is central to the most sacred part of the British coronation ceremony: the anointing of the sovereign with holy oil.
Henry Shaw was a British antiquary, illustrator, and author of the 19th century, renowned for his highly detailed and accurate works documenting medieval decorative arts, architecture, and costume. Trained as a draughtsman and engraver, Shaw famously illustrated his own publications, including Illuminated Ornaments (1833) and the seminal two-volume Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages (1843). These works, which utilized a combination of etching, engraving, and meticulous hand-colouring or color printing from woodblocks, are considered important scholarly records of medieval material culture, providing a visual treasury for historians and artists of his era.
Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw
Dimensions: Approximately 26 × 19 cm
Medium: Hand-coloured Engraving
Date: 1843
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 400 - 500 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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