11th Jan, 2020 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 3062
 

3062

A Cased Set of Elizabeth II Parcel-Gilt Silver Queen's Beast Spoons, by Richard Comyns, London,...

A Cased Set of Elizabeth II Parcel-Gilt Silver Queen's Beast Spoons, by Richard Comyns, London, 1972, Designed by James Woodford, each with a finial cast as one of the Royal heraldic beasts, in fitted red leather covered case, the case 38.5cm wide, 10oz 10dwt (10)

Produced to commemorate the silver wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 1972. The beasts cast as the finials of the present spoons are copies of the ones made by Woodford to be placed at the entrance to Westminster Abbey for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953.

Sold for £160
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

. Marked with leopards head in bowl and with remaining marks on back of handle. The back of the handle further monogrammed 'JW' (for James Woodford) and with intials 'CC' (for Crown Copyright). The spoons are in generally good condition. There is some scuffing and damage to the leather case.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 11th Jan, 2020

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