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Rare commemorative tin box from the United Kingdom, produced for the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, dating to 1950–1960, with dimensions 15 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep and 14 cm high, and weighing 208 g.
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Rare commemorative tin box – Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (1953)
Splendid and exclusive British vintage collectible, produced in 1953 for the historic event of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's coronation held on June 2, 1953.
Produced by the renowned English confectionery company Henry Thorne & Co. Ltd. of Leeds (brand marked on the base), this box represents an authentic piece of history of visual marketing and 20th-century royal memorability. At the time, these finely decorated containers served as true "dissemination supports" to celebrate and communicate to the people the great events of the Monarchy.
"Dettagli estetici e grafica" -> Aesthetic details and graphics:
Front: Color lithographed portrait of the young Queen Elizabeth II in a green dress, pearl necklace and royal brooch.
Back: Color lithographed portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, in formal dark attire.
Sides: Elegant commemorative gold inscriptions with the royal crest "Dieu et Mon Droit", the wording "Souvenir of the Coronation of H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II" and the date "JUNE 2ND 1953".
Lid: Illustration of Buckingham Palace on the top.
Specifiche tecniche e stato di conservazione -> Technical specifications and condition:
Dimensions: 15 cm x 9.5 cm
Height: 14 cm
Weight: 208 grams
Conditions: Original vintage-era article. Shows evident and natural signs of aging, original patina, superficial scratches and slight traces of oxidation that attest to authenticity and age (see photo gallery).
Corredo: Supplied with Certificate of Authenticity.
An unmissable opportunity for collectors of British royal memorabilia, antique advertising boxes and 20th-century antiques.
Rare commemorative tin box – Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (1953)
Splendid and exclusive British vintage collectible, produced in 1953 for the historic event of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's coronation held on June 2, 1953.
Produced by the renowned English confectionery company Henry Thorne & Co. Ltd. of Leeds (brand marked on the base), this box represents an authentic piece of history of visual marketing and 20th-century royal memorability. At the time, these finely decorated containers served as true "dissemination supports" to celebrate and communicate to the people the great events of the Monarchy.
"Dettagli estetici e grafica" -> Aesthetic details and graphics:
Front: Color lithographed portrait of the young Queen Elizabeth II in a green dress, pearl necklace and royal brooch.
Back: Color lithographed portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, in formal dark attire.
Sides: Elegant commemorative gold inscriptions with the royal crest "Dieu et Mon Droit", the wording "Souvenir of the Coronation of H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II" and the date "JUNE 2ND 1953".
Lid: Illustration of Buckingham Palace on the top.
Specifiche tecniche e stato di conservazione -> Technical specifications and condition:
Dimensions: 15 cm x 9.5 cm
Height: 14 cm
Weight: 208 grams
Conditions: Original vintage-era article. Shows evident and natural signs of aging, original patina, superficial scratches and slight traces of oxidation that attest to authenticity and age (see photo gallery).
Corredo: Supplied with Certificate of Authenticity.
An unmissable opportunity for collectors of British royal memorabilia, antique advertising boxes and 20th-century antiques.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
208 g
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
tin
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
14 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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