London 1981
This was the 37th item of 59 made for John Sutherland-Hawes' Aurum Designs
Engraved to base 174/400
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Certificate signed by Alan Webster, Dean of St Paul’s
Edition of: 400
Designer: Hector Miller &Tim Minett
Maker: Hector Miller
Maker’s Mark: HM
Weight: 610 gm
Height: 22.5 cm
Cost new: £685 - £1350 pair
The stem of the candelabrum is held by heraldic beasts, each holding its appropriate coat of arms, are those associated with the three principals in the event.
For the Prince, the Dragon, his insignia as Prince of Wales: the Celtic badge of chieftanship, first used in English royal heraldry by the Tudors.
For the Lady Diana, the Griffin, crest of the Spencers: in legend a guardian of treasure with the appearance of the eagle and lion combined.
For St Paul’s, the Phoenix, its emblem chosen by Wren. The cathedral he builtr eplaced old St Paul’s, destroyed in the Great Fire of London, as fire had destroyed its two predecessors. Each time, like a phoenix from its ashes, it rose again.
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