Vintage Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Sterling Silver Spoon

Produced in 1953 as commemorative souvenirs of Queen Elizabeth's coronation, each of these gleaming silver spoons is crafted from English sterling. Created in hundreds of styles, silver spoons issued for coronations and other royal events have been a popular collectible since the late 19th century. As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Elizabeth II, we reflect on the unprecedented 70 years of service she devoted to her people. While Queen Elizabeth II remains distinguished as the longest-reigning monarch in British history, her legacy continues to inspire lives far beyond the United Kingdom. With their storied provenance, these commemorative spoons capture the lasting nature of one of the twentieth century's most notable events. Each spoon is stamped with production marks noting assay location and date, as well as the Lion Passant symbol for British sterling. Charming motifs include a sweet profile of young Princess Elizabeth, a stately interpretation of the Queen's Royal Cypher, a crown-topped Coat of Arms that rises above a portrait profile embellished bowl, and a more diminutive cast profile finial that rises above a blue coronation banner. Still gleaming after more than 70 years, each of these lovely spoons promises to shine for generations to come. Each spoon is strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. Please make your selection from the drop down menu. In very good vintage condition. Princess Elizabeth spoon measures 4.75"L, Royal Cypher spoon measures 5.25"L, Coat of Arms spoon measures 5.25"L, Coronation Profile spoon measures 4.5"L. 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 home when she had heard the news - King George VI had passed and she was in line to serve as 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 - both King George VI and her grandmother, Queen Mary, had passed within the months leading to her coronation. As stated in her will, Queen Mary was firm in her statement regarding the planning and coronation of Elizabeth II, stating her death should not interfere with the planning of the ceremony. It was on June 2, 1953 when Elizabeth received her coronation ceremony in the 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”.