ASHTRAY
Creator(s): R. E. S. (Maker)
Currently in storage
About this object
The ashtray is round in shape with two handles. Set in the center of the bottom is a coronation medal of Queen Elizabeth II. It shows the right profile of the queen and an inscription. On the reverse is a view of Westminster Abbey where the Coronation took place, which is also and inscribed. The ashtray has four deep indentations in the sides of the bowl. At each side is a simulated crown for a handle.
- Object name:
- ASHTRAY
- Made from:
- Silver
- Made in:
- London, England
- Date made:
- 1953
- Size:
- 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.226
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- MARK; INSCRIPTION on side: queen's head (commemorative mark for coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953), leopard's head (London Assay office 1936-), lion passant (sterling fineness), date letter S (1953), and RES (maker); on front of medal: Coronation of Elizabeth II; on back of medal: Crowned in Westminister Abbey June 2nd 1953
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973