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Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Stool
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Stool
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Stool
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Stool
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Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Stool

  • This historic stool was used during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953
  • Featuring its original upholstery, it sat honored guest and famed jockey Gordon Richards
  • Richards was the first in his profession to receive a knighthood
  • The stool is fully marked and further accented by a regal gold trim
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$8,450
Item No. 31-9748

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Description
Regal and historic in provenance, this limed oak stool was used during the 1953 coronation of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch—the late Queen Elizabeth II. This particular stool was used by famed English jockey Gordon Richards (1904-1986) as his seat during one of the most important events of the modern British monarchy. During the 1953 coronation, Richards, who gained an impressive 26 flat racing championship wins, was the first of his profession to receive a knighthood. This. . .
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Regal and historic in provenance, this limed oak stool was used during the 1953 coronation of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch—the late Queen Elizabeth II. This particular stool was used by famed English jockey Gordon Richards (1904-1986) as his seat during one of the most important events of the modern British monarchy. During the 1953 coronation, Richards, who gained an impressive 26 flat racing championship wins, was the first of his profession to receive a knighthood. This stool fondly remained in Richards' family over the decades, now coming to market for the first time.

Austerely and skillfully constructed, the chair still possesses its original velvet upholstery, further accented by gold trim. The chair's straightforward appearance belies its impeccable provenance.

Circa 1953

Marked "ER CORONATION"

19" high x 18 1/8" wide x 12 1/4" deep
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Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Stool
Period: 20th Century
Origin: England
Type: Seating
Depth: 12.25 in. (31.12 cm)
Width: 18.13 in. (46.04 cm)
Height: 19.0 in. (48.26 cm)
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