THREE GEORGE VI LIMED OAK VELVET COVERED CORONATION STOOLS |

two branded for 'GR VI CORONATION' and 1911 with cast-iron handles, the third branded 'ER CORONATION' and another mahogany and needlework coronation stool branded 'CORONATION G.R. V', the seat worked in wool with the Royal cypher between 'June 22' and '1911' together with the printed Ceremonial programme from the Coronation of Queen Victoria, pub. 1838; A 1911 Coronation pamphlet on Their Majesties Crowns; The Order of Service for the wedding of the Duke of York to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, 1923; an invitation to the wedding of the Duke of York and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, 1923 and accompanying tickets to Mr & Mrs Guy Smith their names in manuscript; the printed Ceremonial programme from the funeral of George V, pub. 1936; The Coronation of George VI & Queen Elizabeth, an invitation to The Admiral of The Fleet Sir Henry and Dame Beryl Oliver, their names in manuscript; The Order of Service for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Philip Mountbatten, 1947 [The Coronation of Elizabeth II] The Ceremonial Programme and The Form and Order, both dated June 1953

Variations to coloured velvet tone and colour. Old marks and scratches. The smaller with stained and worn top, discoloured and lifting at corners. The documents with signs of age and the two booklets with stains and faded. The single stool and 45cm. high, 43cm. wide, 29cm. deep; 1ft. 5¾in., 1ft. 5in., 11 ½in. (part) Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry Francis Oliver (1865–1965) and Dame Beryl Carnegy Joseph, Lady Oliver (1882–1972) to their niece; Lady Christian Smith
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