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MARK OF JOHN LINNIT, LONDON, 1831,
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GOLD STICK:- A WILLIAM IV 22-CARAT GOLD-MOUNTED STAFF OF OFFICE,
MARK OF JOHN LINNIT, LONDON, 1831,
Decorated in relief with intersecting strapwork enclosing florette, diaperwork, bud, bead & shell motifs on a frosted ground, the pommel with royal cypher flanking the royal crown over rose, thistle & shamrock all above a scroll inscribed "Dieu et mon Droit", the mount terminating in cut-out acanthus leaves, on an ebony staff, a crimson silk tassel dependent, the mount engraved with scratch-weight "6 oz 3 dwt 0 grs", 37¼ in. long (94.5 cm.).
MARK OF JOHN LINNIT, LONDON, 1831,
Decorated in relief with intersecting strapwork enclosing florette, diaperwork, bud, bead & shell motifs on a frosted ground, the pommel with royal cypher flanking the royal crown over rose, thistle & shamrock all above a scroll inscribed "Dieu et mon Droit", the mount terminating in cut-out acanthus leaves, on an ebony staff, a crimson silk tassel dependent, the mount engraved with scratch-weight "6 oz 3 dwt 0 grs", 37¼ in. long (94.5 cm.).
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Gold Stick in Waiting was an appointment created by Charles II in 1678 to act as the sovereign's personal body-guard, at a time when Catholic attempts on the sovereign's life were anticipated.
The first holder of the post was the Duke of Monmouth, Charles's illegitimate son; from 1820 the position has been shared between the Colonels of the Life Guards & the Royal Horse Guards.
Traditionally Gold Stick was in attendance on the sovereign at all state occasions such as the State Opening of Parliament. There are 2 Gold Sticks, one of whom is always Gold Stick in Waiting; this alternates each month.
The first holder of the post was the Duke of Monmouth, Charles's illegitimate son; from 1820 the position has been shared between the Colonels of the Life Guards & the Royal Horse Guards.
Traditionally Gold Stick was in attendance on the sovereign at all state occasions such as the State Opening of Parliament. There are 2 Gold Sticks, one of whom is always Gold Stick in Waiting; this alternates each month.