Windsor Castle by Danbury Mint CASTLES OF THE BRITISH MONARCHY For Sale -

Windsor Castle by Danbury Mint CASTLES OF THE BRITISH MONARCHY

Manufacturer: Danbury Mint Pattern: Castles of the British Monarchy Piece: Windsor Castle Condition: Excellent-Used

Rare Castle in excellent condition

This Listing is for the\"Windsor Castle\"
From the collection entitled\"Castles of the British Monarchy\" \"Windsor Castle\" is a superb re-creation of one of the most celebrated castles in Britain. Created exclusively for Danbury Mint. It\'s entirely crafted and painted by hand in intricate detail. It\'s in excellent condition. Measures2 1/2\" H, 4\" W and 17\" L

Windsor Castleis a royal residence atWindsorin the English county ofBerkshire. The castle is notable for its long association with theEnglishand laterBritish royal familyand also for its architecture. The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion byWilliam the Conqueror. Since the time ofHenry I, it has been used by succeeding monarchs and is the longest-occupied palace in Europe. The castle\'s lavish, early 19th-century State Apartments are architecturally significant, described by art historianHugh Robertsas \"a superb and unrivalled sequence of rooms widely regarded as the finest and most complete expression of later Georgian taste\".[1]The castle includes the 15th-centurySt George\'s Chapel, considered by historianJohn Martin Robinsonto be \"one of the supreme achievements ofEnglish Perpendicular Gothic\" design.[2]More than 500 people live and work in Windsor Castle.

Originally designed to protectNormandominance around the outskirts of London, and to oversee a strategically important part of theRiver Thames, Windsor Castle was built as amotte and bailey, with three wards surrounding a central mound. Gradually replaced with stone fortifications, the castle withstood a prolonged siege during theFirst Barons\' Warat the start of the 13th century.Henry IIIbuilt a luxurious royal palace within the castle during the middle of the century, andEdward IIIwent further, rebuilding the palace to produce an even grander set of buildings in what would become \"the most expensive secular building project of the entire Middle Ages in England\".[3]Edward\'s core design lasted through the Tudor period, during whichHenry VIIIandElizabeth Imade increasing use of the castle as a royal court and centre for diplomatic entertainment.

Windsor Castle survived the tumultuous period of theEnglish Civil War, when it was used as a military headquarters forParliamentaryforces and a prison forCharles I. During the Restoration,Charles IIrebuilt much of Windsor Castle with the help of architectHugh May, creating a set of extravagant,Baroqueinteriors that are still admired. After a period of neglect during the 18th century,George IIIandGeorge IVrenovated and rebuilt Charles II\'s palace at colossal expense, producing the current design of the State Apartments, full ofRococo,Gothicand Baroque furnishings.Victoriamade minor changes to the castle, which became the centre for royal entertainment for much of her reign. Windsor Castle was used as a refuge for the royal family during theLuftwaffebombing campaigns of the Second World War, and survived afire in 1992. It is a popular tourist attraction, a venue for hosting state visits, and the preferred weekend home ofElizabeth II.

A Fabulous addition to any Collection of Castles!!!!

This piece was acquired at an Estate Sale

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