Description: THANK YOU FOR VIEWING MY AUCTIONS :~)the white spots in the pictures are lighting glare THE PICTURES SHOWN BELOW THE SUNSET ARE OTHER ITEMS THAT I HAVE LISTED NOW ON EBAY I WILL COMBINE ITEMS WON TO SAVE ON THE COST OF SHIPPING THANK YOU - DAVE MY Starting bid is almost 1/2 of what I have had this listed for - Here is a chance to either bid and win OR Buy it now ;~0 This listing is for a PAIR OF Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh ( Prince Philip) Coronation 1953. Portland Ware Tin Portrait Plates -made in England by The Metal Box Company. BOTH PLATES ARE IN ABOVE AVERAGE CONDITION WITH MINIMAL WEAR I helped a friend with organizing his parents garage that had been stuffed FULL for the past 30 years and these plates were some of the treasures that were unearthed -In 1952, King George VI's health was poor, and illness forced him to abandon a proposed Commonwealth tour. Princess Elizabeth, accompanied by Prince Philip, took his place, departing from London Airport on 31 January 1952.On 6 February 1952, she received the news of her father's death and her own accession to the throne while on an official visit to Kenya, the first country of the Commonwealth tour. In an instant, she ceased to be Princess Elizabeth and became Queen Elizabeth II.Following the news, the tour was abandoned, and the young Princess flew back to Britain as Queen. She was greeted by Prime Minister Winston Churchill and other officials at the airport before returning to Clarence House, where the RoyalStandard flag was flown for the first time in her reign.The Coronation took place in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953, conducted by Dr Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury.Her Majesty was anointed by the Archbishop and took her oath to maintain and preserve inviolably the settlement of the Church of England, and the doctrine worship, discipline, and government thereof, as the law established in England. Shipping will be calculated by eBay depending on how faraway you live from me and how fast you want it US 48 Insured USPS Ground Advantage OR Priority Mail For International sales I ONLY use the International Shipping Program from eBayThird party shipping is only tracked and insured to the address of the re shipper eBay Global Shipping is INSURED ALL THE WAY TO YOU ANY QUESTIONS - Please feel free to contact me Please have a look at my other listings - You never know what you may like me to combine ( If Practical ) Thanks Again Until Again - Dave eBay artificial listing helper says This set of tin plates is a true collector's item for any fan of British Royalty. Featuring portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, these plates commemorate the coronation of the Queen in 1952. Made in the United Kingdom, these antique plates are a piece of history that any collection would be proud to own. The plates are from the Portland Ware collection and are not signed. They are perfect for display or for use during special occasions. This vintage set is a must-have for any collector of royalty memorabilia and is sure to be a conversation starter.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
End Time: 2024-11-04T00:14:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Royal: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
To Commemorate: Coronation
Type: Tin
Royalty: British Royalty
Year: 1952
Signed: No
Theme: Royalty
Country: ENGLAND
Features: Antique
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Vintage: Yes
