Crown jewels In 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”.
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In 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”.

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