A rare King George VI Coronation enamel car badge, 1937
Chichester, 13 July
Lot sold
USD 1 296 - 1 944
GBP 1 000 - 1 500 (listed)
Estimate
USD 1 296 - 1 944
GBP 1 000 - 1 500 (listed)
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TypeAutomobilia
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Lot number16
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Location
Description
A rare King George VI Coronation enamel car badge, 1937, nickel-plated badge by Smiths Motor Accessories and marked to rear of stem, in red, white and blue enamel and featuring the Royal coronet, the centre bearing dual Royal cypher 'Crowned GviRER May 1937', one of a very limited number produced to commemorate the coronation of King George VI on 12th May 1937, the badge 7cm high, mounted on a turned wooden display base, offered together with an edition of The Coronation Book of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, published by Odhams Press Ltd.
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Bonhams 1793
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