Mace Bearer Collection

A king and his mac-bearer, 1310. The king in plate armour with ailettes, surcoat, crown, sword and shield
FLO4678371 A king and his mac-bearer, 1310. The king in plate armour with ailettes, surcoat, crown, sword and shield. His mac-bearer in chainmail armour, with studded cloth gauntlet

Indian servants clothes: hukabardar or hookah pipe bearer, caukidar or watchman, serkar or steward
FLO4623941 Indian servants clothes: hukabardar or hookah pipe bearer, caukidar or watchman, serkar or steward, jamadar or head servant, seated banian or chief servant comptroller

Mace bearer or massier, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572951 Mace bearer or massier, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

The Sirdars Home-Coming, landing on the Admiralty Pier, Dover (litho)
1063948 The Sirdars Home-Coming, landing on the Admiralty Pier, Dover (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sirdars Home-Coming)

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)

Mace Bearer, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners
STC439660 Mace Bearer, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners, Costumes and Ceremonies, c.1808-12 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

The Queens Eightieth Birthday, the Service at St Pauls Cathedral (litho)
1051848 The Queens Eightieth Birthday, the Service at St Pauls Cathedral (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Eightieth Birthday)

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)

Sketches in the Corean Archipelago (engraving)
1059587 Sketches in the Corean Archipelago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Corean Archipelago)

A Series of Sketches of the Queens Jubilee at Malta (engraving)
1045983 A Series of Sketches of the Queens Jubilee at Malta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Series of Sketches of the Queens Jubilee at Malta)

Mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham attending the Reach Fair, May 18th 1959 In 1201 King John granted a charter for the holding of a fair in Reach

The proclamation of peace at Temple Bar, London, 29 April 1802. The peace secured by the signing of the Treaty of Amiens

Herald reading the proclamation of peace outside the Royal Exchange, London 29 April, 1802. Peace following the Treaty of Amiens signed on 27 March 1802

A Mounted Mace-bearer, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Mounted Mace-bearer, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

The Throne Room, Buckingham Palace. Presentation of an Address from the University of Oxford, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of

The Guildhall. Installation of the Lord Mayor on the 8th of November, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
The Guildhall. Installation of the Lord Mayor on the 8th of November, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

HM The Queens visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1989
HM The Queen alights from her car in Fore Street after arriving by train. She was greeted by crowds and Mayor Dennis Hutchings in red robes and Deputy Mayor Ida Keast in blue

Order procedures serving cardinals food beverages
Order and procedures for serving cardinals food and beverages during a conclave, the assembly behind locked doors for electing a new Pope

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The Mace Bearer: A Symbol of Authority and Tradition In the realm of historical costumes, one figure stands out as a symbol of authority and tradition - the mace bearer. Clad in traditional Indian servant clothes, this esteemed individual played a crucial role in various settings throughout history. During the Napoleonic era, a handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard depicts the mace bearer's presence. Standing tall and proud, he carries the ceremonial staff with grace and dignity. This portrayal showcases his significance during that time. Traveling back further in time to 14th-century Paris Parlement, we find another colored engraving showcasing a mace bearer. In this depiction, he is an integral part of important ceremonies and events within French society. Moving across continents to India, "The Hindus" describes their manners and customs. Among these descriptions lies mention of the mace bearer - an essential figure who adds grandeur to royal processions or official gatherings. Throughout history, significant occasions have called for the presence of a mace bearer. The Queens Eightieth Birthday celebration at St Pauls Cathedral saw their service enhanced by this distinguished individual's participation. Not limited to European affairs alone, even Corean Archipelago sketches highlight how far-reaching this tradition was. Engravings from Malta also depict scenes from Queen Victoria's Jubilee celebrations where a mace bearer plays an important role. Beyond ceremonial duties lie moments when proclamations were made public. Whether it be peace being declared at Temple Bar or outside London's Royal Exchange in 1802; heralds read these announcements while accompanied by none other than a faithful mace bearer. As times changed and centuries passed, artists continued capturing this timeless figure on canvas or through engravings like Mortimer L Menpes' work depicting a mounted mace-bearer in 1903 – reminding us that traditions endure despite evolving circumstances.