Solid Silver & Gilt Replica Coronation Anointing Spoon – London 1902
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Solid Silver & Gilt Replica Coronation Anointing Spoon – London 1902:
$10.58
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Thisis a lovely, Edwardian, solid silver & gilt replica of the Coronationanointing spoon; made to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII.
Theoriginal is the oldest serving regalia, first recorded in 1349 and probablymade for the coronation of Henry II or Richard l.
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Apartfrom the usual fine surface marks and slight fading to the gold plating, it isin excellent condition for 115 years old.
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Itmeasures approx. 9.4 cm long, with the bowl 2.4 cm x 2.2 cm across the widestpoints and weighs 7.5 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 ‘g’ for 1902 and the
maker’smark for Charles Boyton (III).
Solid Silver & Gilt Replica Coronation Anointing Spoon – London 1902:
$10.58