Coronation of King Edward VIII ephemera
ICONS OF THE 20th CENTURY: Duke and Duchess of Windsor collection: A rare open-face souvenir watch, to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VIII, Swiss, circa 1935 nickel lever movement, black matte and gilt dial, the reverse with a gilt medallion representing the bust of Edward VIII in profile facing to the right in Coronation robes, inscribed Edward VIII King and Emperor. Diameter 1⅜ins. (3.5 cm.) Note: crystal not original to the watch, with slip case. Ex-Duke and Duchess of Windsor Sotheby's auction Lot no 239
Picture No
13944945
Media ID
45749421
Size
2906px x 1896px
(2.1MB)
Credit
© Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. / Mary Evans
Source
The Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. Archive Collection
Date
circa 1935
