Main photo of both item displayed with the cigarette case upright on a stand and the compact laid flat below it and slightly to left. A small posy of pale pink roses is to the right of the compact. The lids f both items are mostly white guilloche enamel with a red and silver crown to the centre. The outer rim of the white enamel has royal blue enamel to the flat sides and red enamel to the corners giving a regal feel.
Photo of both items displayed side by side. The compact which is slightly smaller is on the left and the cigrette case is on the eright.
Photo of both items shown ajar and standing upright with the engine turned backs on display.
Photo of the compact only shown open and looking straight in. The hallmark is visible on the lower half as well as reflected in the mirror.
Photo of the compact only shown open and set at a angle with the mirror inside lid facing towards the bottom right.
Photo of cigarette case only shown open displaying the gilt silver interior and the none elastic matching gilt elastic.
Close up photo of the hallmark on the inside of the cigarette case. The short hallmark on the left and full hallmark to the right.
Close up photo of the single lion passant hallmark on the opener of the cigarette case.
  1. Main photo of both item displayed with the cigarette case upright on a stand and the compact laid flat below it and slightly to left. A small posy of pale pink roses is to the right of the compact. The lids f both items are mostly white guilloche enamel with a red and silver crown to the centre. The outer rim of the white enamel has royal blue enamel to the flat sides and red enamel to the corners giving a regal feel.
  2. Photo of both items displayed side by side. The compact which is slightly smaller is on the left and the cigrette case is on the eright.
  3. Photo of both items shown ajar and standing upright with the engine turned backs on display.
  4. Photo of the compact only shown open and looking straight in. The hallmark is visible on the lower half as well as reflected in the mirror.
  5. Photo of the compact only shown open and set at a angle with the mirror inside lid facing towards the bottom right.
  6. Photo of cigarette case only shown open displaying the gilt silver interior and the none elastic matching gilt elastic.
  7. Close up photo of the hallmark on the inside of the cigarette case. The short hallmark on the left and full hallmark to the right.
  8. Close up photo of the single lion passant hallmark on the opener of the cigarette case.

1937 Coronation Compact & Cigarette Case

£425.00

Sterling silver compact and matching cigarette case from 1937 Coronation. A wonderful pair of sterling silver and guilloche enamel items to commemorate the coronation of George VI. The compact is without powder and has a mirror in near perfect condition. It does not close shut. Measures 70mm by 67mm. The cigarette case has a gilt interior which is a little worn and original elastic which has lost its elasticity and matches the gilt interior. It measures 82mm by 68mm. The enamel on both pieces is immaculate without flaws. They are both fully hallmarked for Birmingham assay and made by Adie Bros c1936. There is an additional hallmark of a lion passant to the opener on the cigarette case.

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The 1937 Coronation compact & cigarette case is a delightful, and collectible souvenir on the occasion of George V1 becoming king of England.
The decorative pair is in good condition for its age and would make a perfect gift for a collector of royal memorabilia.
To maintain the 1937 Coronation compact & cigarette case, we recommend polishing them with a soft cloth to keep them dust-free.
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