H M Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Souvenir Melissa Compact bridal clutches i (date year 1883)

i (date year 1883)

The lid and base are decorated with bold engine turned linear designs

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The makers lacquered this accessory and so it will tarnish or need to be cleaned

The lid and base are embellished with three Centaurea in bloom with a bud on the lower right hand side

H M Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Souvenir Melissa Compact bridal clutches i (date year 1883)A splendid Melissa compact mirror made as part of The CORONATION Series by Searchlight Products (Engineers) Ltd. H M Queen Elizabeth II is depicted wearing the sash of The Most Noble Order of the Garter. The star is pinned to the sash. The star was introduced by King Charles I. The enamelled star is the heraldic shield of St George's Cross encircled by the Garter which is inscribed HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE. The shield is encircled by an eight point