The Ceremony of the Anointing during the Coronation of a new Sovereign of the United...

Two oldest objects in the Coronation Regalia; ampulla is a vessel in the shape of an eagle containing the holy oil used to anoint the sovereign on head, breast and hands; thought to have been made in 14th century and first used at the coronation of Henry IV in 1399; spoon dated to 13th century; both objects escaped destruction by Oliver Cromwell in 1650 in his determination to eradicate all symbols of royalty and kingship; illustration from the series of Churchman's cigarette cards produced for the Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth; last used for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953;