1953 coronation souvenir periscope
The company Selcol was established in 1953 as subsidiary of Selmer Company, a musical instrument manufacturer. Selcol made garden furniture and plastic toys like this periscope.
The same year saw Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. This periscope was marketed as a way of seeing over the heads of the huge crowds gathered in London to view the Queen’s procession.
The same year saw Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. This periscope was marketed as a way of seeing over the heads of the huge crowds gathered in London to view the Queen’s procession.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 7/2023/1
- Collection Class
- Toys dolls and games
- Common Name
- 1953 coronation souvenir periscope
- Simple Name
- Periscope
- Inscription Transcription
- Made in England Selcol; ERII
- Production Country
- United Kingdom: England
- Production Date
- 1953
- Production Person Surname
- Selcol
