Hugh Swann

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Hugh Sinclair Swann (11th March 1925-), became the cabinet maker to Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Amongst other works, the entire Royal Mint coin collection is housed in eighty of his cabinets. He made the crosier and pectoral cross for Bishop Leonard

His work for Elizabeth II began in 1975 when a complete reorganisation of the Royal coin collection was begun.[1].

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Brother-in-law to Monsignor Graham Leonard former Bishop of London

Brother to Michael Swann former chairman of the BBC

[edit] References

  1. ^ By Appointment, 150 Years of the Royal Warrant and its Holders, Tim Heald, Queen Anne Press, 1998 ISBN 0-356-17099-3