{"title":"Tudor \u0026 Elizabethan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Age of the Tudors \u0026amp; Elizabeth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Henry VIII's court to the reign of the Virgin Queen, the Tudor and Elizabethan era was one of the most dramatic and transformative periods in British history — a time of royal intrigue, Renaissance splendour, and seafaring adventure. Our collection brings this magnificent age to life with museum-quality replica artefacts and collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal portraits \u0026amp; busts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Iconic likenesses of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTudor coins \u0026amp; medallions\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replica currency and commemorative pieces from the 16th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElizabethan jewellery replicas\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ornate pendants, brooches, and rings inspired by the court of Elizabeth I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWax seals \u0026amp; heraldic pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beautifully crafted symbols of Tudor power and authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmada \u0026amp; exploration memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Commemorating England's golden age of seafaring and discovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a royal history enthusiast, a collector of British heritage, or searching for a truly unique gift, our Tudor \u0026amp; Elizabethan collection captures the grandeur and drama of England's most celebrated dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mini-tournament-jousting-helmet-with-stand","title":"Mini Tournament \/ Jousting Helmet with Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003eMini replica, complete with stand, of a typical medieval jousting or tournament helmet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 18cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 10cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 10cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0.33kg\u003cbr\u003eColour: \u003cspan style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\"\u003ebrown,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\"\u003esilver,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\"\u003ebrass\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMaterial: \u003cspan style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\"\u003ewood,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\"\u003esteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570987057537,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/s-l1600.jpg?v=1779119874"},{"product_id":"horned-helmet-mini-helmet-7cm","title":"Horned Helmet of King Henry VIII - Mini Helmet 7cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003eMini bust replica of the iconic\u003cspan\u003e Horned Helmet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most mysterious objects in the Royal Armouries’ collection is the ‘Horned Helmet’ affectionately referred to as Max.                                                                              \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bizarre headpiece was commissioned in 1511 by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I as a gift for the young King Henry VIII. The helmet would have been part of a full armour, worn by King Henry for court pageants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mini bust is h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand painted, cast resin \u003cspan\u003eHeight: 6.5cm Width: 7.5cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86221888 BCX9\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55580911927681,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/horned-helmet-7cm-mini-bust-front_800x_29287f12-44f1-4a75-bcb2-2f6ba3f9f858.webp?v=1777393493"},{"product_id":"yorick-skull-7cm","title":"Yorick Skull 7cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThis model of Yorick's Skull on a base is made from resin that is hand painted and measures 7cm tall. The base is inscribed with the words \"Alas Poor Yorick\". The model is supplied in a white box with a label identifying it on the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eYorick is a character in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, who is mentioned several times but never appears on stage. Yorick is a court jester who entertained Hamlet when he was a child, and his skull is famously discovered by Hamlet in the graveyard scene. In Act 5, Scene 1, Hamlet holds Yorick's skull and delivers his famous monologue beginning with the lines \"Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio, a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55580997058945,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/ys-400x500.jpg?v=1777394494"},{"product_id":"henry-viii-bust-7cm","title":"Henry VIII Bust 7cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThis model bust of King Henry VIII on a base is made from resin that is hand painted in a bronze finish and measures 7cm tall. The base is inscribed with the words \"King Henry VIII\". The model is supplied in a white box with a label identifying it on the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eKing Henry VIII was a powerful and controversial figure who ruled England from 1509 to 1547. He is known for his six marriages, his break with the Catholic Church, and his role in the English Reformation. Henry VIII was a skilled sportsman and musician in his youth, but he became increasingly ruthless and paranoid as he aged, executing many of his political and religious opponents. Despite his flaws, Henry VIII was also a strong and effective monarch who oversaw significant changes to English law, government, and society, and he remains one of the most fascinating and complex figures in British history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55581006594433,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/h8b-400x500.jpg?v=1777394584"},{"product_id":"tudor-spoon","title":"Tudor Spoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Description: \u003c\/b\u003eThis 15cm reproduction Tudor Spoon is made from lead-free pewter and is supplied loose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eDuring the Tudor period tableware made from pewter would have been used in the homes of the wealthy, such as Hampton Court Palace, and by officers on ships. Pewter tableware was hardwearing and would have included dishes, plates, tankards and spoons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003ePewter spoons were sometimes engraved with the maker’s mark or initial or with the owner’s family coat of arms, emblem or initial. Owning a pewter spoon was a way of proclaiming one’s wealth and status in society. Some people carried their own spoons about with them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThis beautiful reproduction spoon is based on a Writhen or twisted knop spoon. The bulb-shaped knop on the top of the spoon was formed from several twisted strands of wire, thick in the middle and smaller at the ends. The maker or owners fleur-de-lis mark is stamped onto the top of the bowl. The original was made in London in 1500.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eFor ornamental purposes only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55581020946817,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/tspcast-400x500.jpg?v=1777394717"},{"product_id":"william-shakespeare-bust-7cm","title":"William Shakespeare Bust 7cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThis model bust of William Shakespeare on a base is made from resin that is hand painted in a bronze finish and measures 7cm tall. The base is inscribed with the word \"Shakespeare\". The model is supplied in a white box with a label identifying it on the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eWilliam Shakespeare was a renowned English playwright, poet, and actor who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and is celebrated for his works, which include plays such as Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Othello, among others. Shakespeare's plays are known for their intricate plots, complex characters, and poetic language, and have had a profound and enduring impact on literature, drama, and popular culture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55581052010881,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/wsb-400x500.jpg?v=1777395031"},{"product_id":"decorative-coat-of-arms-sword-goblet","title":"Decorative Coat of Arms \u0026 Sword Goblet","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_13sb5_107\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the great banqueting halls of medieval England to the Tudor court, the goblet was a symbol of status, power, and celebration. This magnificent decorative goblet features a bold coat of arms and sword motif — the heraldic language of kings, nobles, and knights — making it one of the most striking pieces in any collection spanning the medieval and Tudor eras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_13sb5_144\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoat of arms \u0026amp; sword design\u003c\/strong\u003e — richly detailed heraldic decoration evoking the pageantry of medieval and Tudor England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoblet form\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic chalice shape of the great banqueting table, fit for a lord or a monarch - Height 19cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum-quality replica\u003c\/strong\u003e — beautifully crafted with an authentic aged finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional \u0026amp; decorative\u003c\/strong\u003e — a commanding display piece that doubles as a truly unique drinking vessel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpans two eras\u003c\/strong\u003e — equally at home in a medieval knights or Tudor \u0026amp; Elizabethan collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect gift\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for history enthusiasts, heraldry admirers, and collectors of English heritage artefacts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55666058035585,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/KN188_001_1599542667.jpg?v=1778686358"},{"product_id":"anne-boleyn-faux-pearl-choker-necklace-40cm","title":"Anne Boleyn Faux Pearl Choker Necklace 40cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe Anne Boleyn pendant is made from metal and has three drop faux pearls attached to the bottom of a large letter ‘B’. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eIt is 16\" (40cm) Long. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe necklace is mounted on a fold-over information card, which has a portrait image of Anne Boleyn wearing a similar necklace on the front. On the reverse is a brief history of the pendant and how pearl jewellery was popular in Tudor times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThis exquisite necklace is a replica of the ‘B’ initial worn by Anne Boleyn and seen in many of her portraits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003ePearls were one of the most popular items of jewellery in the Tudor era and were worn by both Anne Boleyn and her daughter Queen Elizabeth I. Pearls were worn in string, as a single pearl or a combination of both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55695877570945,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/abpn-400x500.jpg?v=1779121895"},{"product_id":"henry-viii-elizabeth-i-coin-pack","title":"Henry VIII \u0026 Elizabeth I Coin Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThese reproduction Henry VIII Groat and Elizabeth I Sixpence are moulded directly from original coins and are made from pewter. The pamphlet style packaging has holes on the inside in which the coins are held in clear blisters. The coin pack has Tudor images on the front and inside, including the Mary Rose from the 'Anthony Roll'. The pack includes information about Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eHenry VIII became King of England in 1509. During the period 1511-1529 he pursued an active foreign policy under the guidance of Thomas (later Cardinal) Wolsey. In 1526 Wolsey presented Hampton Court Palace to Henry to stave off Royal displeasure but, in 1529, he was disgraced when he failed to persuade the Pope to annul Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon to enable him to remarry. Henry renounced the papal supremacy, proclaiming himself Head of the Church of England and dissolved the monasteries. He subsequently took five more wives in his quest for a male heir. Henry VIII was the first English monarch to have a navy and he also founded the Royal Armouries in 1515.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eHenry VIII is buried in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eElizabeth was the daughter of Henry VIII and became Queen of England in 1558. She was a fervent Protestant and a masterful and enlightened ruler. The arrival in England in 1568 of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her imprisonment by Elizabeth for 19 years, caused a political crisis and Catholic conspiracies aided by Spain. These eventually led to Mary being executed in 1587.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003ePhillip II of Spain, after many years of friction, sent an Armada to England in 1588 which was defeated by the English fleet. This established the naval supremacy of England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eInside the back cover the image is from the ‘Anthony Roll’, a list of King Henry VIII’s ships completed in 1554.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55700096385409,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/hecps-400x500.jpg?v=1779193871"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/collections\/image.png?v=1778592648","url":"https:\/\/individual-artefacts.co.uk\/collections\/tudor-elizabethan.oembed","provider":"HISTORY PIECES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}