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Item: English Sterling silver/Enamel George VI Coronation Spoon. As you can see from the photos a wonderful collectors piece indeed, the finial of the spoon depicts the conjoined side cameos of King & Queen which is encased in gold gilt and with enamel to crown and Full set of sterling silver hallmarks which are crisp and clear .Has a highly polished silver finish to its entirety and is in superb condition.  Would make a superb gift.  A unique and original piece. Chester Hallmark

 

Name: King George VI
Full Name: Albert Frederick Arthur George
Born: December 14, 1895 at Sandringham, Norfolk
Parents: George V and Mary of Teck
Relation to Elizabeth II: father
House of: Windsor
Ascended to the throne: Dec 11, 1936 aged 40 years
Crowned: May 12, 1937 at Westminster Abbey
Married: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Children: Two daughters Elizabeth and Margaret
Died: February 6, 1952 at Sandringham, Norfolk, aged 56 years, 1 month, and 22 days
Buried at: Windsor
Reigned for: 15 years, 1 month, and 25 days
Succeeded by: his daughter Elizabeth II

 

Period: George VI

 

Maker:   JRT

 

Hallmarks: Makers Mark JRT Date Letter k 1936  Lion .925 Sterling Silver Finest, Chester

 

Size of spoon: 115mm long.

 

Weight of spoon: 12 gms.

 

Condition: light surface marks consistent with age and genuine use.  No knocks or dents.

 

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