Crown jewelsIn the 12th century the silver gilt anointing spoon was commissioned, probably for&
Crown jewelsIn the 12th century the silver gilt anointing spoon was commissioned, probably for Henry II; it is the oldest surviving piece of regalia used in the Coronation ceremony. The original purpose of the spoon was unclear; it is only since the 17th century that it has been referred to as the “anointing spoon”. -- source link
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