Vintage Queen Elizabeth II Tin

Found at market in the north of England, each piece of this collection of lovely tins was produced as a promotional item by British toffee and biscuit companies in celebration of the nation's monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. With rich, lively decorations each captures the quaint style and classic color palette of its mid-century era. Spanning the time period from Queen Elizabeth's Coronation in 1953 through 1977, the 25th anniversary year of her reign known as the Silver Jubilee, tins such as these remain commonplace in British homes. Still used as biscuit and sweets tins and often repurposed into sewing and first aid kits or a catch-all for bits and bobs, these lasting treasures nostalgically bring to mind this iconic era. With their winsome designs, each is sure to become a spirited addition to your royal memorabilia collection (or an accessible way to begin one), calling to mind the beloved Queen who left an indelible mark on two centuries. Each tin is strictly one of a kind and subject to prior sale. Please make selection from drop down menu. In very good vintage condition with signs of use commensurate with age. Tin A measures 7.75"W x 5.5"D x 3.375"H; B: 7.125" in diameter x 3.25"H; C: 5.25" in diameter x 2.5"H. Learn More About Queen Elizabeth's Coronation “Sirs, I here present unto you Queen Elizabeth, your undoubted Queen...” "God save Queen Elizabeth!" Queen Elizabeth II was born the first child of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Albert, or as the world came to know him, King George VI. Prince Albert, the Duke of York, was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary. When King George V passed in 1936, Prince Albert served and reigned as King George VI, King of the United Kingdom. As his health declined in 1951, Elizabeth started to assume the presence of her father King George VI at various public events. In October of that year, Elizabeth toured Canada and the United States, carrying with her a draft accession declaration in the event of the King’s passing. In early 1952, Elizabeth and her husband Philip set out to tour Australia, New Zealand and Kenya. On February 6 1952, Elizabeth had returned to her Kenyan accommodations when she had heard the news relayed to her by Prince Philip - King George VI had passed and she had become Queen. Ruling under the regal name, Queen Elizabeth II, she and her husband, who had become the Duke of Edinburgh, reigned over all of the United Kingdom, taking residence in Buckingham Palace. Although the newly ascended monarch was officially proclaimed Queen Elizabeth II, her coronation ceremony was held more than a year after her accession. True to tradition, celebrations such as a coronation were not considered appropriate during a time of mourning and it was on June 2, 1953 Elizabeth's coronation ceremony was held, including her solemn promise to uphold the laws of her nations and govern the Church of England. Adorned with the Imperial State Crown and holding a scepter with the cross and orb, Elizabeth had officially become Queen of the United Kingdom. As she made her way out of the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey, the crowd proudly sang “God Save the Queen”.