Record drawing of the Royal Throne in the House of Lords
Design
1901 (made)
1901 (made)
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A. W. N. Pugin (1812-1852) was the original designer of this Gothic throne. He designed it as part of the rebuilding of the Palace of Westminster in the 1840s. The throne was partly modelled on the Coronation Chair and was used by monarchs at State Opening ceremonies.
For his own coronation, Edward VII (ruled 1901-1910) wanted an extra throne made for his consort, Queen Alexandra. He ordered a drawing to be made of Pugin’s work. As the inscription on the throne says, he then specified that Holland and Sons should make a smaller version of Pugin’s throne for the ceremony. There were to be minor changes of detail.
For his own coronation, Edward VII (ruled 1901-1910) wanted an extra throne made for his consort, Queen Alexandra. He ordered a drawing to be made of Pugin’s work. As the inscription on the throne says, he then specified that Holland and Sons should make a smaller version of Pugin’s throne for the ceremony. There were to be minor changes of detail.
Object details
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| Title | Record drawing of the Royal Throne in the House of Lords (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pencil and watercolour on card |
| Brief description | Record drawing of the Royal Throne in the House of Lords, intended for use as the basis of a design for the throne for Queen Alexandra. |
| Physical description | Pencil and watercolour drawing on card |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs A. Norman |
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| Summary | A. W. N. Pugin (1812-1852) was the original designer of this Gothic throne. He designed it as part of the rebuilding of the Palace of Westminster in the 1840s. The throne was partly modelled on the Coronation Chair and was used by monarchs at State Opening ceremonies. For his own coronation, Edward VII (ruled 1901-1910) wanted an extra throne made for his consort, Queen Alexandra. He ordered a drawing to be made of Pugin’s work. As the inscription on the throne says, he then specified that Holland and Sons should make a smaller version of Pugin’s throne for the ceremony. There were to be minor changes of detail. |
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| Accession number | E.6-1985 |
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| Record created | February 12, 2003 |
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