CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN

Crowns and Coronets

Crowns are a symbol of monarchy, representing Kings and Queens, Princes and Princesses, and Dukes and Duchesses. A Coronet is another type of crown, but is reserved for the lower ranks of nobility like Marquesses and Marchionesses, Earls and Countesses, Barons and Baronesses, and some Lords and Ladys.

The specific design and attributes of the crown or coronet signifies the hierarchy and ranking of its owner. Denotations of ‘strawberry leaves’ and ‘pearls’ are used in differentiating the ranks of the Peerage.

British crown and coronet nobility rankings in hierarchical order.
British crown and coronet nobility rankings in hierarchical order.
Antique Jewellery Box in Calamander with Secret Wall Compartments, by Asprey.
Antique Jewellery Box in Calamander with Secret Wall Compartments, by Asprey. VIEW THIS BOX →
A marquess or marchioness' coronet.
A marquess or marchioness' coronet.
Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel with Viscountess Coronet, by William Leuchars.
Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel with Viscountess Coronet, by William Leuchars. VIEW THIS BOX →
A viscountess’ coronet above an ‘M.A’ monogram belonging to Viscountess Marian Alford.
A viscountess’ coronet above an ‘M.A’ monogram belonging to Viscountess Marian Alford.
Large Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel with Countess’ Coronet, by William Leuchars.
Large Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel with Countess’ Coronet, by William Leuchars. VIEW THIS BOX →
An earl or countess' coronet.
An earl or countess' coronet.
Extra Large Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel with Concealed Drawers.
Extra Large Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel with Concealed Drawers. VIEW THIS BOX →
An earl or countess' coronet.
An earl or countess' coronet.
Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel, Retailed by C.F. Hancock - A Wedding Present from the Marquess of Queensberry to the Marchioness of Queensberry.
Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel, Retailed by C.F. Hancock - A Wedding Present from the Marquess of Queensberry to the Marchioness of Queensberry. VIEW THIS BOX →
A marchioness’ coronet above an ‘S.Q’ monogram belonging to the Marchioness of Queensberry.
A marchioness’ coronet above an ‘S.Q’ monogram belonging to the Marchioness of Queensberry.
Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel by Jenner & Knewstub.
Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel by Jenner & Knewstub. VIEW THIS BOX →
Coronet and monogram belonging to Baroness Rothschild.
Coronet and monogram belonging to Baroness Rothschild.
Leuchars Coromandel Antique Jewellery Box with Baron/ Baroness Coronet.
Leuchars Coromandel Antique Jewellery Box with Baron/ Baroness Coronet. VIEW THIS BOX →
A baron or baroness' coronet.
A baron or baroness' coronet.
Asprey coromandel box with an inlaid duke or duchess' crown.
Asprey coromandel box with an inlaid duke or duchess' crown.
A duke or duchess' crown.
A duke or duchess' crown.
Asprey Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel.
Asprey Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel. VIEW THIS BOX →
Coronet belonging to Mary Constance Wyndham, Countess of Wemyss.
Coronet belonging to Mary Constance Wyndham, Countess of Wemyss.
Antique Jewellery Box in Rosewood by Edwards.
Antique Jewellery Box in Rosewood by Edwards. VIEW THIS BOX →
An earl or countess' coronet.
An earl or countess' coronet.
Antique Jewellery Box in Kingwood with Brass Inlaid Coronet Monogram.
Antique Jewellery Box in Kingwood with Brass Inlaid Coronet Monogram. VIEW THIS BOX →
An earl or countess' coronet.
An earl or countess' coronet.

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