Spoon
1953 (made)
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Tea spoon, Sandringham pattern, the bowl oval, the handle tapers towards the bowl spreading outwards towards the tip, returning to a point. The edges of the handle, both front and back have a raised ridge except around the embossed decoration at the tip on the upper surface. The embossed decoration consists of: E II R (in script) over a profile portrait of the Queen, facing right within an oval cartouche above the legend CORONATION / 1953 within a cartouche.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Die stamped, electroplated nickel silver |
Brief description | Tea spoon, chromium plated nickel silver, made by Frank Wood to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 |
Physical description | Tea spoon, Sandringham pattern, the bowl oval, the handle tapers towards the bowl spreading outwards towards the tip, returning to a point. The edges of the handle, both front and back have a raised ridge except around the embossed decoration at the tip on the upper surface. The embossed decoration consists of: E II R (in script) over a profile portrait of the Queen, facing right within an oval cartouche above the legend CORONATION / 1953 within a cartouche. |
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Production type | Mass produced |
Marks and inscriptions | FRANK WOOD / CHROME PLATE (1) Makers's mark; Stamped on the back of the handle along the centre line.; Stamped) |
Credit line | Given by Mrs. Ena Eatwell |
Object history | Historical significance: Souvenir of the Coronation of Elizabeth II, 1953 |
Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
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Accession number | M.18-1999 |
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Record created | February 16, 2000 |
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