The research reveals that the English king owned a surprisingly large amount of these treasures. No other medieval state has similar kinds of surviving records. The Jewel accounts are available for the reigns of Henry III up to Edward III. This includes everything from victuals, wine and spices, to clothes, building work and suits of armour." These records are part of the larger wardrobe accounts, which Dr.Wild explains, "preserve a record of the English king's personal expenditure. The information within the jewel accounts is therefore very useful because it helps us to see who was doing the giving and receiving in and around Henry's court." Gift-giving was ubiquitous in medieval society, helping to make, maintain and mend political and social relationships. They also describe the flow of gifts in and out of the wardrobe. Wild said, "The jewel accounts are not merely a descriptive record of royal purchases. He analyzes a set of accounts which describe the gifts that were given and received by Henry III, the purchase of gems and specie, as well as expensive fabrics, such as cloth of gold. "Secrecy, splendour and statecraft: the jewel accounts of King Henry III of England, 1216–72" was written by Benjamin Wild of King's College London. An upcoming article will shed light on the large collection of gold and jewels held by a medieval English king.
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