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Up for sale is a beautiful, vintage 1953 Wedgwood Embossed Queen's Ware lidded trinket/candy box commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. This piece features a crisp, light blue/lavender bas-relief profile portrait of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh encircled by a detailed laurel wreath on a cream-colored glazed earthenware body.Unlike the more common 4-inch square versions, this is the larger, harder-to-find rectangular model. It is fully stamped on the bottom with the historic "Of Etruria & Barlaston" hallmark and the specific "1953" production year.Dimensions:
Length: 5.25 inches
Width: Approx. 4 inchesCondition:
Lid & Interior: The removable lid is in excellent vintage condition. The blue embossed portrait and surrounding leaf reliefs are incredibly crisp, entirely intact, and free of chips or scuffs. The interior of the base is clean and stain-free.
Underside Base: The very bottom underside exhibits significant glaze crazing (fine spiderweb-like lines in the top clear glaze layer), which is very characteristic of mid-century Wedgwood Queen's Ware of this age. There are no structural cracks or major repairs; it sits securely flat and the crazing is completely hidden from view when the box is displayed on a table or shelf.Please review all included photos carefully as they serve as the final visual description of the piece's condition.Shipping & Handling:
Will be packed securely with plenty of bubble wrap and shipped promptly to ensure safe arrival. Please feel free to message me with any questions!
