Sceptre Collection (#38)

Russian Czar & Boyars
A Russian Czar on his throne with crown, sceptre & orb and two Boyars in brightly patterned ornate robes, boots & fur hats

BLUNT / CEPHEUS / 33 / 1849
The constellation of Cepheus which takes the form of a regal personage, seated, having a diadem on his head, a sceptre in his right hand, with his left hand extended

Edward Ii / Players / 10 / 50
EDWARD II Reigned 1307 - 1327

James I / Anon / Crown
JAMES I King of England (1603 - 1625) Portrait with crown & sceptre

James I (Williams)
JAMES I of England James VI of Scotland full length, holding sceptre

Henry VII of England
Half-length portrait within an oval showing him wearing ermine robes and holding an orb and sceptre

William III by Schenck
KING WILLIAM III A half-length portrait with ermine robes, crown and sceptre

Evils of Greed & Wealth
All kneel in subservience to the demon of wealth-getting and greed. He sits blindfolded a sceptre in one hand. bulging money bag in the other. He can have whatever he wants

King James II
JAMES II English King, reigned 1685-1688

Louis XV (Robed, Etc)
LOUIS XV KNOWN AS LE BIEN-AIME French King in full regalia with crown and sceptre

Alice / As Queen with Frog
ALICE CROWNED AS QUEEN Queen Alice with the old frog

Henry Iv / Robert Peake
HENRY IV King of England holding a sceptre

Victoria / Coronation / 1838
She is crowned at Westminster Abbey. The archbishop of Canterbury places the crown on her head

Charlemagne, King and Emperor, with Queen Hildegarde
Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus. Karolus Magnus, Charles the Great), King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of the Romans from 800

King Edgar I on a throne
ENGLISH ROYALTY King Edgar I the Peaceful or Peaceable crowned, seated on his throne and holding a palm

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"The Sceptre: A Symbol of Power and Majesty Throughout History" From the eerie tales spun by Alfred Bestall in "The Ghost Story" to the grandeur of Haile Selassie's coronation in 1930, the sceptre has always held a significant place in history. Dating back centuries, this regal symbol has been adorned with intricate designs like the Russian Imperial Eagle or featured alongside majestic royal crowns. Even automobiles like the Humber they have borrowed its name to evoke a sense of elegance and authority. In moments that define nations, such as Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, the sceptre takes center stage among Britain's illustrious Coronation Regalia. It represents not only power and glory but also Christian faith—a potent combination captured beautifully in Saint Michael Archangel's Byzantine icon from fourteenth-century Greece. Throughout time, notable figures like King Canute (Cnut) have wielded this emblematic staff as they ruled over vast territories. And no crown is complete without it; just look at The Imperial State Crown or The Kings Orb and Sceptre from 1937—both testaments to its enduring significance. The sceptre stands tall as one of humanity's most recognizable symbols of authority—a testament to our fascination with power and majesty throughout history.