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"Mace: A Symbol of Strength, History, and Independence" From the battlefields to the boxing ring, it has left its mark throughout history

Background imageMace Collection: Sir John Voce Moore leading Joseph Chamberlain

Sir John Voce Moore leading Joseph Chamberlain
A Couple of Js. Serjeant-at-Arms Sir John Voce Moore (18261904), English businessman and Lord Mayor of London (1898) leading Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) into the House of Commons. Date: 1900

Background imageMace Collection: Mace bearer of the Paris Parlement, 14th Century (coloured engraving)

Mace bearer of the Paris Parlement, 14th Century (coloured engraving)
976134 Mace bearer of the Paris Parlement, 14th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mace bearer of the Paris Parlement, 14th Century)

Background imageMace Collection: Cromwell dissolving the English Parliament

Cromwell dissolving the English Parliament
This illustration shows Cromwell asserting his authority in dissolving the English Rump Parliament on 20 April 1653. He is shown ordering the removal of the golden mace from Parliament. 1653

Background imageMace Collection: Macehead of Narmer (limestone)

Macehead of Narmer (limestone)
1216317 Macehead of Narmer (limestone) by Egyptian, Protodynastic Period (c.3200-3000 BC); 19.8x18.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageMace Collection: Lichfield 'Greenhill Bower'(engraving)

Lichfield "Greenhill Bower"(engraving)
1612163 Lichfield " Greenhill Bower" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lichfield " Greenhill Bower")

Background imageMace Collection: High Altar: proposed gold and silver staves and maces, actual size (pencil, ink, brush

High Altar: proposed gold and silver staves and maces, actual size (pencil, ink, brush
3120470 High Altar: proposed gold and silver staves and maces, actual size (pencil, ink, brush, w/c & silver paint on grey card) by A. Edward Jones & Co

Background imageMace Collection: Macehead of Narmer (limestone)

Macehead of Narmer (limestone)
1216323 Macehead of Narmer (limestone) by Egyptian, Protodynastic Period (c.3200-3000 BC); 19.8x18.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageMace Collection: Political Candour, i. e. Coalition Resolutions of June 14th 1805

Political Candour, i. e. Coalition Resolutions of June 14th 1805
NCO189766 Political Candour, i.e. Coalition Resolutions of June 14th 1805. Pro Bono Publico, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageMace Collection: Battle of Beggars and Peasants over a Barrel of Wine, from the Book of King Modus

Battle of Beggars and Peasants over a Barrel of Wine, from the Book of King Modus
XJF173299 Battle of Beggars and Peasants over a Barrel of Wine, from the Book of King Modus, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Background imageMace Collection: St Hugh of Lincoln (stone)

St Hugh of Lincoln (stone)
NCO368353 St Hugh of Lincoln (stone) by English School, (14th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageMace Collection: The Regalia of Scotland, Enlargements of Sceptre, Sword and Scabbard, and Mace

The Regalia of Scotland, Enlargements of Sceptre, Sword and Scabbard, and Mace, to half real size (chromolitho)
2812015 The Regalia of Scotland, Enlargements of Sceptre, Sword and Scabbard, and Mace, to half real size (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageMace Collection: Punch cartoon: Windham Wyndham-Quin, 4th Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl, Anglo-Irish journalist

Punch cartoon: Windham Wyndham-Quin, 4th Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl, Anglo-Irish journalist
6034960 Punch cartoon: Windham Wyndham-Quin, 4th Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl, Anglo-Irish journalist, landowner and Conservative politician (engraving) by Sambourne

Background imageMace Collection: The Death of Winkelreid (engraving)

The Death of Winkelreid (engraving)
6021214 The Death of Winkelreid (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Winkelreid)

Background imageMace Collection: King Arthur and Sir Lancelot, 1862 (stained glass)

King Arthur and Sir Lancelot, 1862 (stained glass)
BRA65422 King Arthur and Sir Lancelot, 1862 (stained glass) by Morris, William (1834-96); Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English

Background imageMace Collection: Portrait of Nadir Shah, one of a pair with Karim Khan Zand

Portrait of Nadir Shah, one of a pair with Karim Khan Zand
5914870 Portrait of Nadir Shah, one of a pair with Karim Khan Zand, Qajar Iran (pigment with gold & ink on paper) by Iranian School

Background imageMace Collection: The Landing of William the Conqueror, from The Comic History of England, pub

The Landing of William the Conqueror, from The Comic History of England, pub
3075744 The Landing of William the Conqueror, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (woodcut) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageMace Collection: Joseph Chamberlains speech on the Boer War in the House of Commons on 2 August 1901 (litho)

Joseph Chamberlains speech on the Boer War in the House of Commons on 2 August 1901 (litho)
3627023 Joseph Chamberlains speech on the Boer War in the House of Commons on 2 August 1901 (litho) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMace Collection: Cromwell dissolving Parliament, 'Take Away That Bauble. '(colour litho)

Cromwell dissolving Parliament, "Take Away That Bauble. "(colour litho)
3641793 Cromwell dissolving Parliament, " Take Away That Bauble." (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cromwell dissolving Parliament)

Background imageMace Collection: Habit of an East Indian (engraving)

Habit of an East Indian (engraving)
3640513 Habit of an East Indian (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of an East Indian)

Background imageMace Collection: Portrait of Pase Guarienti (1500-c. 63), Venetian knight and noble

Portrait of Pase Guarienti (1500-c. 63), Venetian knight and noble
JFS81257 Portrait of Pase Guarienti (1500-c.63), Venetian knight and noble by Brusasorci, Domenico (c.1516-67) (attr. to); 204x116 cm; Museo del Castelvecchio, Verona

Background imageMace Collection: The White Knight, Alices Adventures In Wonderland And Through The Looking-Glass And

The White Knight, Alices Adventures In Wonderland And Through The Looking-Glass And
2657695 The White Knight, Alices Adventures In Wonderland And Through The Looking-Glass And What Alice Found There, by Lewis Carroll (1832 - 98), published 1911 (coloured lithograph) by Tenniel

Background imageMace Collection: Baron FitzGibbon, 1789 (oil on canvas)

Baron FitzGibbon, 1789 (oil on canvas)
491035 Baron FitzGibbon, 1789 (oil on canvas) by Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828); 245x154 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: John FitzGibbon)

Background imageMace Collection: Stephan Fadinger (d. 1626), leader of Austrian peasant revolt (1625-1626) (engraving

Stephan Fadinger (d. 1626), leader of Austrian peasant revolt (1625-1626) (engraving
CHT223905 Stephan Fadinger (d.1626), leader of Austrian peasant revolt (1625-1626) (engraving) (photo) by German School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageMace Collection: Beadle (colour litho)

Beadle (colour litho)
3650312 Beadle (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beadle. Illustration for London Characters (Aunt Louisas London Toy Books, Frederick Warne)

Background imageMace Collection: Somersetshire Archaeological Society (engraving)

Somersetshire Archaeological Society (engraving)
1097301 Somersetshire Archaeological Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Somersetshire Archaeological Society)

Background imageMace Collection: Wire-bound knobkerrie (wood)

Wire-bound knobkerrie (wood)
MGS171709 Wire-bound knobkerrie (wood) by Zulu, (19th century); Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; South African, out of copyright

Background imageMace Collection: Mace-bearer under King Louis XII, 16th century

Mace-bearer under King Louis XII, 16th century
5855240 Mace-bearer under King Louis XII, 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Mace-bearer under King Louis XII, 16th century, from a contemporary miniature)

Background imageMace Collection: Weapons and Implements of the Tribes of Central Africa, visited by Mrs W Baker (engraving)

Weapons and Implements of the Tribes of Central Africa, visited by Mrs W Baker (engraving)
1610762 Weapons and Implements of the Tribes of Central Africa, visited by Mrs W Baker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMace Collection: Vomic nuts - Nutmeg and mace, Myristica moschata, leaf, seed and fruit

Vomic nuts - Nutmeg and mace, Myristica moschata, leaf, seed and fruit. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by
FLO4603844 Vomic nuts - Nutmeg and mace, Myristica moschata, leaf, seed and fruit. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin

Background imageMace Collection: Macehead of Narmer (limestone)

Macehead of Narmer (limestone)
1216325 Macehead of Narmer (limestone) by Egyptian, Protodynastic Period (c.3200-3000 BC); 19.8x18.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageMace Collection: Macehead of Narmer (limestone)

Macehead of Narmer (limestone)
1216322 Macehead of Narmer (limestone) by Egyptian, Protodynastic Period (c.3200-3000 BC); 19.8x18.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageMace Collection: Chain and Mace presented to the Mayor of Lewes (engraving)

Chain and Mace presented to the Mayor of Lewes (engraving)
1624252 Chain and Mace presented to the Mayor of Lewes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chain and Mace presented to the Mayor of Lewes)

Background imageMace Collection: Oliver Cromwell in dissolving parliament seized the mace, exclaiming, 'Take Away This Bauble

Oliver Cromwell in dissolving parliament seized the mace, exclaiming, "Take Away This Bauble
1090858 Oliver Cromwell in dissolving parliament seized the mace, exclaiming, " Take Away This Bauble!" (1653) (engraving) by American School

Background imageMace Collection: The House of Lords in High Debate, from The English Spy, pub

The House of Lords in High Debate, from The English Spy, pub
3085959 The House of Lords in High Debate, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageMace Collection: A Couple of J s, illustration from The Struwwelpeter Alphabet

A Couple of J s, illustration from The Struwwelpeter Alphabet
779940 A Couple of J s, illustration from The Struwwelpeter Alphabet, verse by Harold Begbie (1871-1929) (colour litho) by Gould

Background imageMace Collection: Frontispiece of The History of the Royal Society of London by Thomas Spratt, pub

Frontispiece of The History of the Royal Society of London by Thomas Spratt, pub
3258445 Frontispiece of The History of the Royal Society of London by Thomas Spratt, pub. 1702 (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMace Collection: Oliver Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1653, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)

Oliver Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1653, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)
475384 Oliver Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1653, engraved by A.H. Payne (litho) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMace Collection: Conference between the Houses of Parliament, 1835, illustration from Cassell

Conference between the Houses of Parliament, 1835, illustration from Cassell
STC393296 Conference between the Houses of Parliament, 1835, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageMace Collection: William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066

William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066
6337257 William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066)

Background imageMace Collection: The Second Stage of the Entry into the Sealed Chamber Showing the Only Intact Shrine of a

The Second Stage of the Entry into the Sealed Chamber Showing the Only Intact Shrine of a
ILN120776 The Second Stage of the Entry into the Sealed Chamber Showing the Only Intact Shrine of a Pharaoh Ever Found, from The Illustrated London News

Background imageMace Collection: Portrait of a Military Captain with his Squire, c. 1518-22

Portrait of a Military Captain with his Squire, c. 1518-22
AII86841 Portrait of a Military Captain with his Squire, c.1518-22 by Cavazzola, Paolo Morando (1486-1522); 90x73 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageMace Collection: Statuette of the Hindu god Vishnu, c. 1200 (high-copper bronze, incised, gilt

Statuette of the Hindu god Vishnu, c. 1200 (high-copper bronze, incised, gilt
FIT69777 Statuette of the Hindu god Vishnu, c.1200 (high-copper bronze, incised, gilt, set with gems and painted) by Nepalese School, (13th century); Height: 40 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageMace Collection: The Asura Kumbha and his Court of Demons, c. 1800 (gouache on paper)

The Asura Kumbha and his Court of Demons, c. 1800 (gouache on paper)
CHT173734 The Asura Kumbha and his Court of Demons, c.1800 (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Mace: A Symbol of Strength, History, and Independence" From the battlefields to the boxing ring, it has left its mark throughout history. The Staffordshire Regiment proudly carried their maces as a symbol of honor and bravery. Jem Mace, a renowned boxer in his time, fought with determination and skill just like the warriors who wielded maces on ancient battlefields. His fists were his weapons, delivering powerful blows that echoed through the annals of sports history. Speaking of battles, let's not forget the Battle of Bannockburn where Robert the Bruce secured Scotland's independence from England. In this 19th-century wood engraving capturing that historic moment, we can almost feel the weight of those mighty maces clashing against armor. But mace isn't limited to warfare; it finds its place in art too. "The Blackbird Song, " an oil painting from 1908 depicts a serene scene where nature harmonizes with human existence - perhaps reminding us that even amidst chaos and conflict, beauty can still be found. As Vikings stormed British shores centuries ago, they brought along their fearsome weaponry including deadly maces. These formidable tools struck fear into their enemies' hearts as they sought conquest across new lands. Beyond warfare lies another fascinating aspect – culinary delights. Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace add flavor to dishes worldwide. These precious spices have been cherished for centuries for their aromatic qualities which enhance our taste buds' experience. Back to Jem Mace once again - this time not as a boxer but as a handframe knitter at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt. This image showcases how skills passed down through generations create intricate patterns reminiscent of historical tapestries or regal garments adorned by kings during grand events like Parliament openings in 1886. And speaking about grandeur brings us to swords, daggers, and yes – even more majestic-looking maces. These weapons, often seen alongside regalia like St.