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Antique 1902 sterling silver anointing spoon 250mm London Royal Coronation

£345.00 GBP
£345.00 GBP
Stunning
Art Nouveau c.1902 solid silver anointing spoon 
London
maker mark CS ✰ FS Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd 
British Imperial sterling silver hallmark: CS ✰ FS,  g (1902), London lion head, lion passant 
Weight: 95.3 g 
Length: approx 250 mm  (Near original, coronation regalia spoon, size) 
Condition: see photos
Collectable - Rare Gift Idea

Story: 

This is Original Antique spoon as well it is a replica spoon of the anointing spoon which is part of the coronation regalia. The original spoon (held at the Tower of London) is made of gold and dates back to the 13th century, making it the oldest coronation piece. In the coronation ceremony Holy oil is poured from the Ampulla, which is in the form of a gold eagle, into the spoon. The spoon is then applied by the officiating Bishop or Archbishop to the new sovereigns head, breast and palms. Original coronation regalia - spoon dimensions: 26.7 x 5.1 cm.