Lot #26: Sterling Silver Coronation Anointing Spoon Replica, a significant piece of the British Crown Jewels - 5 Length

- Item: Decorative spoon - Material: Sterling silver, silver plated, gold wash / gilded interior - Style / Pattern: Victorian ornate floral; engraved floral - Color / Finish: Gold tone, silver tone, patina / tarnished, two-tone - Condition: Excellent — like new - Markings / Hallmarks: Hallmark present (maker/assay) - Included accessories: Single spoon (one) - The original spoon is the oldest item in the regalia, dating back to the 12th century. - It is used during the coronation ceremony to anoint the monarch with holy oil. - The original spoon survived the destruction of the Crown Jewels in 1649 and was returned to Charles II upon the Restoration. - Replicas like this one were often created as commemorative souvenirs for coronations, such as those of King George V (1910) or Edward VII (1902). - Size Length: 5" Pickup category timeslot {A}