The jewels worn by the Spanish kings and grandees were equally magnificent. In the description of the gems which Prince Don Carlos, the son of Philip II, left to be distributed at his death, are included a sword the hilt of which was of solid gold enamelled in different colours: this Don Carlos bequeathed to the Grand Master of the Order of St. John:--a halberd composed of 27 pieces of enamelled gold in high relief; and a sword with gold mount enamelled in colours with masks, medals and festoons in the Roman style, made by Rodrigo Reynalti. Consult "Coleccion de Documentos Ineditos para la Historia de España," vol. 27, Madrid, 1855. I owe to the courtesy of Count Valencia de Don Juan, the following description of arms made by _Toto platero de su Alteza_ in 1554. [Archives of Simancas legajo, No. 37.] These arms belonged to Prince Don Carlos. [Illustration: SPANISH PAX. SOUTH KENSINGTON MUSEUM.] A gold sword, the cross of which is ornamented with masks of white, grey, and black enamel. A gold dagger, and sword-belt belonging to the same sword, ornamented in a similar manner. Also a gold sword, belt and dagger ornamented with figures of children in solid gold and enamel. Although the greater part of these silversmiths were Spaniards, the Milanese artist, Jacome de Trezzo was very celebrated during the reign of Philip II. He made several jewels of great importance for the king and royal family. The splendid tabernacle which was taken by the French in 1810 from the Escorial was one of his finest works; they carried off at the same time the superb shrines, the gifts of kings and princes, and everything they could lay their hands on of gold and silver, loading ten campaign carts. Consult, "Historia del Escorial," by Quevedo. Madrid, 1849, p. 220. At the South Kensington Museum are several objects of this kind, which will give an excellent idea of Spanish jewel work. No. 334-70. A gold enamelled pendant, in form of a chained dog, supported on a scroll from which small pearls depend, and suspended by two chains of alternate enamelled and plain links, united to a fastening crowned by a bird. No. 335-70. Enamelled gold pendant in form of a pelican and her young, enriched with a carbuncle and pearls, and suspended by pearl links. No. 336-70. Enamelled gold pendant in form of a dog enriched with jewels. No. 337-70. Enamelled gold pendant, in form of a parrot, set with hyacinth, suspended by chains. No.340-70. Enamelled gold pendant representing the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. Nos. 341 and 342-70. Pendants representing the Virgen del Pilar Saragossa, attended by saints. [See woodcut opposite.] [Illustration: SPANISH JEWEL, 17TH CENTURY. SOUTH KENSINGTON MUSEUM.]