Edward VIII coronation spoon
Commemorative spoon made for King Edward VIII’s coronation in 1937. However, in 1936 Edward chose to follow his heart and marry divorcée Wallis Simpson rather than his duty to the throne. Scandal ensued and Edward abdicated passing the throne to his brother who became King George VI.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 69/1973/3
- Collection Class
- Silver
- Material
- silverenamel
- Common Name
- Edward VIII coronation spoon
- Simple Name
- spoon
- Inscription Transcription
- LONDON
- Period Classification
- Inter War (1918-1939)
- Production Town
- Birmingham
- Production Country
- United Kingdom: England
- Production Person Surname
- Turner & Simpson
- Production Year Low
- 1936
- Production Year High
- 1937
