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Boucheron

Gold presentation casket 1953

21.0 x 21.9 x 15.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 50245

Gold presentation casket

Boucheron

Gold presentation casket 1953

Royal Collection Trust/All Rights Reserved

Royal Collection Trust/All Rights Reserved

Description

Gold presentation casket in sarcophagus form mounted with bands of medallions & coins. Engraved with lines set with small cabochon rubies & sapphires. Chamfered detachable cover surmounted by Crown & EIIR finial. On black marble plinth base.

Provenance

Presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Prince Rainier III of Monaco, on the occasion of her Coronation, 2 June 1953.
People involved

Creator(s)

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Acquirer(s)

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Physical properties

Measurements

21.0 x 21.9 x 15.6 cm (whole object)
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Category
Metalwork
Object type(s)
containers
containers for personal equipment
caskets

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