Produced to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VIII, but over stamped following his prior abdication.The significance in this piece lies with the abdication of Edward VIII prior to his coronation.Brass commemorative tea spoon.Clock design, "The Coronation of His Majesty King Edward VIII May 12th 1937". Over stamped "Abdicated Dec. 1936" with bust of Edward VIII.king edward viii, abdication, commemorative teaspoons

The first school in the Emerald District No.2110 opened in 1879 with 25 students in a rented room on Avon Rd, East Emerald (now Avonsleigh). That school was closed in 1909 and the Emerald State School No.3381 was opened in the Emerald township. In 1915 a permanent school was built in Heroes Avenue where it remains today. The celebration of the centenary in 1979 was a large community event involving former and current students and staff as well as local residents. The donor bought souvenir spoons, including this one, for her children who were students at the time.This spoon commemorates the centenary of the Emerald Primary School 1879-1979.Commemorative silver-plated teaspoon with a round metal green and gold plaque on the handle with an image of the school and commemorative information. The spoon is mounted on a faux velvet cardboard lining in a clear plastic display case.On plaque on handle: 'EMERALD SCHOOL CENTENARY / 1879-1979' On lining at the top in gold lettering: 'Stokes'emerald state school

Australian Army commemorative teaspoon belonged to Lt Richard Benjamin HARRIS VX 798 born 13/8/1909. Enlisted with the Australian Army on 28/10/1939Silver plated teaspoon with rising sun badge "Teamwork Courage Initiative / 1901-2001 / 100 years service to the nation"spoon, teaspoon, commemorative spoon, 100 years of service, rising sun, australian army

Commemorative spoon presented to Jan Balgowan on winning the Golf Victoria Silver Spoon in 2012.Silver spoon with Golf Victoria logo and golf club shaped handle, card with text.On card: "Golf Victoria. 2012 Silver Spoon. Jan Balgowan. Heidelberg."memorabilia, spoons, women's golf, jan balgowan

Commemorative spoons presented to Lady Pennant players. First presented in 1968 to victorious pennant teamSpoon with logo in plastic box with blue base and clear cover On spoon: "Swan and Hudson. Made in Australia". On box: "Cash's Made in Australia"pennant golf, ladies pennant golf, memorabilia, spoons

Commemorative spoons presented to Lady Pennant players. First presented in 1968 to victorious pennant teamSpoon with logo in plastic box with black base and clear cover On spoon: "Swan and Hudson. Made in Australia". On box: "Swan and Hudson. Made in Australia"pennant golf, ladies pennant golf, memorabilia, spoons

Commemorative spoons presented to Lady Pennant players. First presented in 1968 to victorious pennant team. This set belonged to Jan Balgowan who represented HGC in Pennant in the 1990s.4 x Spoons with enamel logo On spoon: "Swan and Hudson. Made in Australia". pennant golf, ladies pennant golf, memorabilia, spoons

Three commemorative, but also usable, spoons with 'Lady Nell' and 'Seeing Eye Dog School' on a beige background, around a blue and beige circle with a dog in harness in the middle. An orange background as the outer rim makes it resemble an eye. The bowl and handles of the three spoons vary in design. Spoon collecting was a popular hobby during the late 1970s and early 1980s amongst souvenir hunters who found it an easily portable way to track their travels and interests. 3 silver plated spoons with various bowl and handle shapesfundraising, lady nell seeing eye dog school

The coronation of Elizabeth II as Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. Elizabeth acceded to the throne at the age of 25 upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952. It was the first British coronation to be fully televised around the world. Celebrations took place around the world and a wide array of memorabilia was produced. Items ranged from mass-produced ceramics (mugs, plates, teasets) by firms like Doulton to official, limited-edition souvenirs. Commemorative items also included spoons, tins, flags and money boxes such as this item produced by Bester's Sweets Company in England and in Melbourne, Victoria.This item is significant because it records an important event in the British Royal Family, a vital part of the hereditary of many Wodonga residents. Queen Elizabeth became the official head of the Government of Australia at that time.Rectangular money box with light yellow background and a different illustration and inscription on each side. On one side is Queen Elizabeth with Prince Charles. They are framed by a window. She is wearing a light blue suit with a brooch on the lapel and a string of pearls around her neck. A more formal image of the Queen is on the opposite side. She is wearing a tiara and a white fur and is holding a large bunch of flowers. The background is brown. Both side panels are inscribed. Side 1 - "THE ROYAL LINE / SAXON / NORMAN / PLANTAGENET / TUDOR / STUART / HANOVER / SAXE-COBURG AND GOTHA / WINDSOR / ELIZABETH II" Side 2 - EIIR / BORN/ April 21st, 1926 / MARRIED / November 20th, 1947 / ACCESSION TO THRONE / February 6th, 1952 / CORONATION / June 2nd, 1953" One base - Bester's Sweetscoronation of queen elizabeth ii, british royal family, royal memorabilia

Sugar/Jam Bowl with lid. Ceramic. Colour brown/cream. Picture of Town Hall Ringwood on the side. Lid has a black handle and an indent for spoon.Town Hall Ringwood, Victoria. on the bottom of the bowl there is the following:; /Royal Sydney China/ Made in/ CZECHOSLOVAKIA/ RKG/ 34/

Ringwood State School No. 2997 was opened in December 1889 and closed 108 years later in 1997.Metal spoon with circular crest at topwith concentric circles of dark blue, light blue and red in centre with 2997 marked in it."All for one and one for all" motto

The spoon was given to Maxwell Barry Cowden VX19297 2/2 Pioneer BN by an American POW. He carried the spoon tied to the side of his loin cloth. Max worked on the Burma Railway and in the Coal Mines in Japan, Senryu 24 and Fukuoka camps. After the war he could not sit on a chair for a long time and would just squat on the floor with his back to the wall as he had done as a POW. Refer Cat No 7076P for more service details.Framed brown timber with gold edge, inset background is green, within is a silver spoon and medal displayed. The medal is a Commemorative unofficial Prisoner of War. On the spoon stamped in "U.S"framed, pow, souvenir, u.s

Silver plated teaspoons have been used as a commemorative item since the late 1890s. Being both affordable and small (and thus easy to carry home), they were gladly purchased by travelers as proof of their time away from home. This fad extended into the corporate world as a way of commemorating significant events or anniversaries, as well as being a promotional tool. This boxed spoon was produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of talking books for the RVIB. The silver ornate handle is topped by an enamel disk, within which is the silver RVIB Lighthouse logo on a sky blue background, and the name of the Institute in silver on a dark blue background.1 silver plated teaspoon with enamel circle at base of handle1934 - 1984 Commemorating 50 Years of Talking Book Service With Compliments Royal Victorian Institute for the Blindadvertising, royal victorian institute for the blind