Apulla
In 1649 Parliament seized the jewels, plate and part of the royal regalia stored at the Tower of London. The crowns were broken up and sent to the Mint to be made into coinage, with the remaining items sold to private individuals.
After the restoration of Charles II new regalia had to be made, as the only objects recovered after 1660 were the 12th-century spoon, the ampulla, ceremonial swords and some of the original gemstones. The original coronation spoon and ampulla, used for anointing the monarch at the coronation ceremony, are today displayed in the Jewel House.
[Tower of London]
Apulla
In 1649 Parliament seized the jewels, plate and part of the royal regalia stored at the Tower of London. The crowns were broken up and sent to the Mint to be made into coinage, with the remaining items sold to private individuals.
After the restoration of Charles II new regalia had to be made, as the only objects recovered after 1660 were the 12th-century spoon, the ampulla, ceremonial swords and some of the original gemstones. The original coronation spoon and ampulla, used for anointing the monarch at the coronation ceremony, are today displayed in the Jewel House.
[Tower of London]