SOLD – Rare Red Minton Queen Elizabeth Coronation Bone China Orb 1953

Description

Heading : Minton commemorative orb
Date : 1953
Period : Queen Elizabeth
Marks : Minton
Origin : Stoke-upon-Trent. England
Colour :Red and gilded
Features : To Commemorate The Crowning of Queen Elizabeth The Second June 2nd 1953
Size : 5 1/2 inches tall by 4 3/4 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 420 grams

Additional Information : Stamped on the base as shown and designed by John Wadworth. there were two colours produced. 600 in white and gold gilt but only 50 were ever produced in red and this is number 12. How many survive after 63 years is unknown but we suspect a number have been lost over the years. You can find a few of the more common white examples on Ebay for between £250-£400.