Decorative arts — 1827-1830
Order of the Bath star
The Order of the Bath, a late medieval ceremony in origin, was revived by King George I in 1725 as a military order. The name referred to the ritual washing or purification which formed part of the preparation ceremony of a knight. The order consisted of the Sovereign, a Grand Master and 36 Knights Companion.
This star was formerly the property of and worn by King William IV. It was given by the Royal children to Sir Herbert Taylor in 1837. Taylor himself had been invested in the Order of the Bath in 1834 by the King whose secretary he then was.
The star's rays and body are made of silver. The cross is in gold and the mottoes and emblem in gold and enamelled in colour. The mottoes are 'TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO' and 'ICH DIEN'. A full inscription on the back of the star refers to the King's ownership of the Star and its gift to Sir Herbert Taylor.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- B398
- Object name:
- Order of the Bath star
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
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- Production date:
- 1827-1830
- Material:
silver, gold, enamel
- Measurements/duration:
- H 90 mm, W 83 mm, D 15 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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