Decorative object - Glass, 1953

Historical information

A clear drinking glass commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Displaying a crown, coat of arms held by a lion and a unicorn and the date of the coronation. 2nd June 1953.

Physical description

A clear drinking glass with a gold rim commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. It has printed on it the royal coat of arms held by a lion and a unicorn along with the date of the Coronation. June 2 1953. E II R is painted in yellow at the top.

Inscriptions & markings

At the top of the glass is a yellow, white, black and red crown. E II R is printed underneath it, with a lion and a unicorn holding the royal crest. At the bottom is a red and yellow medieval banner with the inscription Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II June 2nd 1953in white script.

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