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Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Glass
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Glass
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Glass
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Glass

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Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Glass

  • This engraved glass was crafted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
  • The piece features the date of the special event, as well as the initials "ER II" beneath a crown
  • It is an exceptional example of its type that remains in excellent condition
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$5,800
Item No. 31-2732

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This engraved glass was crafted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Sixteen years following the coronation of her father, King George VI, the official coronation of Queen Elizabeth II represented a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. Held at Westminster Abbey, it was the first official celebration of its kind ever to be televised — approximately 27 million people in the United Kingdom alone tuned in to watch their new Queen don her. . .
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This engraved glass was crafted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Sixteen years following the coronation of her father, King George VI, the official coronation of Queen Elizabeth II represented a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. Held at Westminster Abbey, it was the first official celebration of its kind ever to be televised — approximately 27 million people in the United Kingdom alone tuned in to watch their new Queen don her crown for the first time. Considering the widespread popularity of the event, commemorative objects such as this became highly desirable, as people around the world sought remembrances of the joyous occasion.

This glass is an exceptional example of its type that remains in excellent condition. One side reads "The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 1953," while the other displays the initials "ER II" for Elizabeth Regent beneath the royal crown. A banner with the date "June 2nd" formally marks the occasion.

5 1/8" diameter x 3 5/8" high
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Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Glass
Period: 20th Century
Origin: England
Type: Other
Depth: 5.13 in. (13.02 cm)
Width: 5.13 in. (13.02 cm)
Height: 3.63 in. (9.21 cm)

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