Lot 861
A Lot of Spoons with a British Slant, Including Coronation and Royalty Commemoratives. England, c. 1950-1990. Most important of the lot, a cased set of "Anointing Spoons," made in 1953, for Elizabeth's coronation. The set of six, in stamped bronze, are part of the "Original Regalia," and thus the originals would date to the Medieval period. Among the rest, several other with decorated handles relating to Elizabeth's coronation or jubilees thereof. Four spoons, with photographic finials, pertain to the royal family -- 2 with Diana and Charles, 1 with the Duke and Duchess of York, and 1 with Elizabeth and Phillip. The rest with pictorial views or coats-of arms finials from places within England and the United Kingdom, along with a few from the Commonwealth. The bulk of the collection is chrome plated steel, a few older ones in silver plate. Rounding out the lot, 3 "spoons" for setting tea bags on. Spoons mostly demitasse size, but some larger. A fun group. You can see why "Britannia Rules!" Lot of over 60 pieces.
Estimated Value $175-UP.
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| Realized $127 |
