I happen to believe it is a copy of a device known as the Liahona - which symbolized a reminder to the sovereign to seek spiritual guidance for just government.
As part of the royal regalia, orbs...
Hi there. I live in NW Florida, which was positively infested with these elegant spiders about 5 years ago. The largest one I have found to date was, legs included in the 'resting' position, as big...