Silver Coaster for the Coronation of Edward VIII

Description

Heading : Silver coaster depicting the future Edward VIII
Date : Hallmarked in London in 1935 for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths
Period : George V
Origin : London, England
Decoration : Chipendale border, three claw feet. Central medal with image of Edward VIII (then Prince Edward) with EDWARD VIII KING AND EMPEROR written around the image
Size :  Height 2 cm. Tray diameter  15 cm
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight :  208 grams (6.68 troy)

When the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths prematurely crafted this fine piece, no one could have predicted the monumental fallout . George V died in 1936 leaving the Crown to his son Edward who reigned for all of 11 months before abdicating to marry and American divorcee in a gross insult to his Kingdom and his subjects.  He never had a coronation and further disgraced himself as a Nazi sympathiser.