Edward VIII, Solid Silver Gilt Replica Coronation Anointing Spoon –London 1936
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Edward VIII, Solid Silver Gilt Replica Coronation Anointing Spoon –London 1936:
$13.17
Thisis a lovely, solid silver gilt, replica of the Coronation anointing spoon madeto commemorate, Edward VIII; who acceded to the throne but abdicated before hewas actually crowned. The original spoon is the oldest serving piece ofregalia; first recorded in 1349 and probably made for the coronation of HenryII or Richard l.
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Apartfrom the usual fine surface marks and some wear to the gilding, it is inexcellent condition for 81 years old.
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Itmeasures approx. 9.5 cm long, with thebowl 2.7 cm x 2.3 cm across the widest points and weighs 9.2 grams.
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Thehallmarks are: The lion passant for English 925 silver, the leopard’s head forthe London assay office, with the date letter ‘A’ for 1936 and the maker’s markfor Saunders, Shepherd & Co Ltd.
Edward VIII, Solid Silver Gilt Replica Coronation Anointing Spoon –London 1936:
$13.17