Caroline Queen Consort Small Brass Box, circa 1820.
Queen Caroline of Brunswick (1768 - 1821) was the wife of George IV. In 1820 Caroline, who had been living abroad for the past six years, arrived unexpectedly in England to claim her right to be crowned queen. On his accession, George IV was determined to obtain a divorce from his estranged wife, however the only legal grounds at that time was adultery.
The government, under intense pressure from the king, reluctantly agreed to introduce a bill which would have annulled the royal marriage and deprived Caroline of her title. The Pains and Penalties Bill was brought before Parliament, requesting that the marriage should be dissolved and Caroline deprived of the title of Queen.
Queen Caroline gained public sympathy and eventually the bill failed. She was famously shut out of Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of George IV and died a month later.
Approximate dimensions are 2.3 cm length, 1.8 cm width and 1.1 cm height.
Approximate weight is 8 grams.
In good condition with a working hinge.