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The Royal Sceptres: Queen's

THE ROYAL SCEPTRES each of its arms and 'a large one in the centre. In the middle of the sceptre is a space closely ornamented with sprays formed of open work in gold, with leaves and flowers composed of large and small diamonds. Beyond this is a clear space and an elaborately jewelled boss at the end. It is two feet ten inches in length. THE QUEEN'S SCEPTRE WITH THE DOVE 1 The Queen's Sceptre with the Dove resembles that of the King, but is a little smaller. a The mound at the top is surmounted by a cross on which is a white enamelled dove with outstretched wings. Encircling the mound is a fillet ornamented with coloured gems and diamonds, and leaves enamelled white and red. The arch over the top of the mound is decorated in a similar manner. About the middle of the sceptre is a collar of dark blue enamel ornamented with gems and designs in white enamel. Nearer to the foot is another more elaborate collar with sprays of open work in gold ornamented thickly with gems and enamels. The foot of the sceptre is a boss with ornaments of gold, gems and enamels.