The surveyor-general, who
takes care that the fineness be not altered in the melting. And, 7,
the weigher and teller.
The Jewel-office, where the regalia are reposited, stands near the
east end of the Armoury. A list is usually given to those who come
daily to see these curiosities in the Jewel-house, a copy whereof
follows, viz.:
A list of his Majesty's regalia, besides plate, and other rich
things, at the Jewel-house in the Tower of London.
1. The imperial crown, which all the kings of England have been
crowned with, ever since Edward the Confessor's time.
2. The orb, or globe, held in the king's left hand at the
coronation; on the top of which is a jewel near an inch and half in
height.
3. The royal sceptre with the cross, which has another jewel of
great value under it.
4. The sceptre with the dove, being the emblem of peace.
5. St. Edward's staff, all beaten gold, carried before the king at
the coronation.
6. A rich salt-cellar of state, the figure of the Tower, used on
the king's table at the coronation.
7. Curtana, or the sword of mercy, borne between the two swords of
justice, the spiritual and temporal, at the coronation.
8. A noble silver font, double gilt, that the kings and royal
family were christened in.
9. A large silver fountain, presented to King Charles II.
