Coronation box

Side view of a trinket box showing the integral legs.

Top view of a trinket box showing the moulded inscription in the lid.

Top view of a trinket box showing the inside surface of the lid.

Underside view of a trinket box showing the base.

Classification

Description

A round screw top box commemorating the coronation of George VI in 1937. The lid has a inset, cream coloured, medallion depticting the heads of King George and Queen Elizabeth. It was commissioned by the Mayor of Doncaster.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Inscriptions

moulded: "County Borough of Doncaster. 1937 Coronation. Alderman S Morris J.P. Mayor" (lid)

Object number

AIBDC : 006305SA

Rights

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Date

1937

Country

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term	box
PF
phenol formaldehyde
UF	inlay
urea formaldehyde

Dimensions

Depth

50mm

Diameter

115mm

Colour

brown

cream