Sweet tin commemorating the coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II (1926 - 2022)
John Fitton & Co. Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
1953
Materials
iron and tin
Measurements
100 mm (H); 75 mm (W); 100 mm (D)
Place of origin
Manchester
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NT 1148467
Summary
Sweet tin. Square and made of tin plated iron. Decorated with portraits of H.M. The Queen and Prince Philip. Inscribed 'A Souvenir of the Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II 1953'. Label inside 'John Fitton and Co Ltd. Whitefield, Manchester. Savoy Royal Fruits and Choc-o-limes Assortment.'
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
John Fitton and Co Ltd. Whitefield, Manchester / Savoy Royal Fruits and Choc-o-limes Assortment. (label inside)
Makers and roles
John Fitton & Co. Ltd