Mace Collection (#6)

Macehead of Narmer (limestone)
1216325 Macehead of Narmer (limestone) by Egyptian, Protodynastic Period (c.3200-3000 BC); 19.8x18.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Macehead of Narmer (limestone)
1216322 Macehead of Narmer (limestone) by Egyptian, Protodynastic Period (c.3200-3000 BC); 19.8x18.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Chain and Mace presented to the Mayor of Lewes (engraving)
1624252 Chain and Mace presented to the Mayor of Lewes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chain and Mace presented to the Mayor of Lewes)

Oliver Cromwell in dissolving parliament seized the mace, exclaiming, "Take Away This Bauble
1090858 Oliver Cromwell in dissolving parliament seized the mace, exclaiming, " Take Away This Bauble!" (1653) (engraving) by American School

The House of Lords in High Debate, from The English Spy, pub
3085959 The House of Lords in High Debate, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

A Couple of J s, illustration from The Struwwelpeter Alphabet
779940 A Couple of J s, illustration from The Struwwelpeter Alphabet, verse by Harold Begbie (1871-1929) (colour litho) by Gould

Frontispiece of The History of the Royal Society of London by Thomas Spratt, pub
3258445 Frontispiece of The History of the Royal Society of London by Thomas Spratt, pub. 1702 (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oliver Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1653, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)
475384 Oliver Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1653, engraved by A.H. Payne (litho) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Conference between the Houses of Parliament, 1835, illustration from Cassell
STC393296 Conference between the Houses of Parliament, 1835, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066
6337257 William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066)

The Second Stage of the Entry into the Sealed Chamber Showing the Only Intact Shrine of a
ILN120776 The Second Stage of the Entry into the Sealed Chamber Showing the Only Intact Shrine of a Pharaoh Ever Found, from The Illustrated London News

Portrait of a Military Captain with his Squire, c. 1518-22
AII86841 Portrait of a Military Captain with his Squire, c.1518-22 by Cavazzola, Paolo Morando (1486-1522); 90x73 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Statuette of the Hindu god Vishnu, c. 1200 (high-copper bronze, incised, gilt
FIT69777 Statuette of the Hindu god Vishnu, c.1200 (high-copper bronze, incised, gilt, set with gems and painted) by Nepalese School, (13th century); Height: 40 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

The Asura Kumbha and his Court of Demons, c. 1800 (gouache on paper)
CHT173734 The Asura Kumbha and his Court of Demons, c.1800 (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Native of the Caribbean with his weapons, from a manuscript on plants
CHT177272 Native of the Caribbean with his weapons, from a manuscript on plants and civilization in the Antilles, c.1686 (w/c on paper) by Plumier, Charles (1646-1704); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Two riders carrying maces approaching a castle, c. 1417-18
5932622 Two riders carrying maces approaching a castle, c.1417-18 (opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); 34.4 x 23 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Macehead of Narmer (limestone)
1216324 Macehead of Narmer (limestone) by Egyptian, Protodynastic Period (c.3200-3000 BC); 19.8x18.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Lese Majeste - Tableau I (colour litho)
964636 Lese Majeste - Tableau I (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lese Majeste - Tableau I. From Truth, 25 December 1897.); © Look and Learn

Half-armour of John III Sobieski (litho)
964720 Half-armour of John III Sobieski (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Half-armour of John III Sobieski, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania)

The Royal Society (litho)
1038883 The Royal Society (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Society. Illustration for The Graphic)

"Take away that Bauble", Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament
3075737 " Take away that Bauble", Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, from The Comic History of England, pub

Harold, King of Denmark from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les
STC196372 Harold, King of Denmark from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

The Corporation of London (engraving)
1061612 The Corporation of London (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corporation of London)

The Provincial Mayors at the Mansion House, Key to Portrait Group (engraving)
1054247 The Provincial Mayors at the Mansion House, Key to Portrait Group (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Provincial Mayors at the Mansion House)

Warrior (chromolitho)
1093508 Warrior (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warrior. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French

A handframe knitter seen here at work at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Cambridge mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham throws pennies to the children at the Reach Fair, May 18th 1959 In 1201 King John granted a charter for the holding of a fair in Reach

The mace bearer leads Cambridge mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham, his wife and the aldermen of the city through the streets of Reach to the Reach Fair

Cambridge mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham presents a small bag of pennies to two children in medieval costume at the Reach Fair

Meeting the Mayor and Mayoress... Kirklees civic leaders Clr and Mrs. Colin Watson show the mace to children at St Aidans Church of England First School, Skelmanthorpe

British Airways majorettes seen here taking part in the Coventry Silver Jubilee Carnival. 18th June 1977

The 7th Battalion of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers at Alnwick Castle

A welcome home from Aden parade in Newcastle by the 1st Battalion, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers

The Royal Scots morching to Fenham Barracks, Newcastle, after their arrival from Catterick. The band is to take part in a Military Tattoo, at South Shields

Bringing up the rear of the procession for the annual reading of the proclomation of the Lammas Fair are (left to right) Mr. John Atkinson the Town Clerk, Ald

This little girl is facinated with Drum Major Hugh Grant (yes really)

The white family who are all involved in the Boys Brigade, David is a member of the pipe band, Mr. Colin White is Captain of the 12th South lSheilds Company, Mrs

Mounted Hunter with Cheetah, Jazira (or Iran?), 12th-early 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Mounted Hunter with Cheetah, Jazira (or Iran?), 12th-early 13th century. Cheetah rising was a traditional leisure pursuit of royalty and the wealthy elite

Battle Axe and Buzdygan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Four Arowak Indians, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Four Arowak Indians, 1854/1869. U-hon-da (chief) with medicine man and warrior in of British Guiana. 1852

Two Saukie Chiefs and a Woman, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Two Saukie Chiefs and a Woman, 1861/1869. Kee-o-kuk (chief with mace), Pash-e-pa-ho (with shield and pipe) and Nah-wee-re-coo (wife of Kee-o-kuk) 1834

Crowns, Mitres, Maces, etc. 1755. Creator: William Hogarth
Crowns, Mitres, Maces, etc. 1755

The Mace, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Mace, 1844. Ceremonial mace of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. The mace represents the delegated power of the Crown

nutmeg, mace, myristica fragrans
West Indies, Grenada, St Georges, Nutmeg in the fruit showing the red mace

A New Speaker and The Wedding Night, February 7, 1789. February 7, 1789
A New Speaker and The Wedding Night, February 7, 1789

Sir Jeffery Dunstan Presenting an Address from the Corporation of Garratt, December 30, 1788

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"Mace: A Symbol of Strength, History, and Independence" From the battlefields to the boxing ring, it has left its mark throughout history. The Staffordshire Regiment proudly carried their maces as a symbol of honor and bravery. Jem Mace, a renowned boxer in his time, fought with determination and skill just like the warriors who wielded maces on ancient battlefields. His fists were his weapons, delivering powerful blows that echoed through the annals of sports history. Speaking of battles, let's not forget the Battle of Bannockburn where Robert the Bruce secured Scotland's independence from England. In this 19th-century wood engraving capturing that historic moment, we can almost feel the weight of those mighty maces clashing against armor. But mace isn't limited to warfare; it finds its place in art too. "The Blackbird Song, " an oil painting from 1908 depicts a serene scene where nature harmonizes with human existence - perhaps reminding us that even amidst chaos and conflict, beauty can still be found. As Vikings stormed British shores centuries ago, they brought along their fearsome weaponry including deadly maces. These formidable tools struck fear into their enemies' hearts as they sought conquest across new lands. Beyond warfare lies another fascinating aspect – culinary delights. Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace add flavor to dishes worldwide. These precious spices have been cherished for centuries for their aromatic qualities which enhance our taste buds' experience. Back to Jem Mace once again - this time not as a boxer but as a handframe knitter at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt. This image showcases how skills passed down through generations create intricate patterns reminiscent of historical tapestries or regal garments adorned by kings during grand events like Parliament openings in 1886. And speaking about grandeur brings us to swords, daggers, and yes – even more majestic-looking maces. These weapons, often seen alongside regalia like St.