The Mace, 1844. Ceremonial mace of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. 'The mace represents the delegated power of the Crown, which he holds as her Majesty's representative;...it measures five feet three inches; it is formed of silver gilt, and is embellished by a crown and regal emblems. It was presented, we believe, by Charles II'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V.

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