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Title: 1953 Coronation Crystal Vase - Any info would be welcome
Post by: Pringleplace on April 04, 2011, 03:02:21 am

I have this vase  that I am trying to find out the value of. It is about 15,5 cm tall and has E 11 R , 2nd June 1953 etched into it.

I have searched on the net and have not found one exactly the same. I only found one without the etching on it and that was being sold for R895,00.

I would appreciate any info that a crystal expert would have.

It is in perfect condition.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/MaryonS/IMG_4565ed.jpg)

Title: Re: 1953 Coronation Crystal Vase - Any info would be welcome
Post by: Pringleplace on April 06, 2011, 06:17:21 am

bump

Title: Re: 1953 Coronation Crystal Vase - Any info would be welcome
Post by: KC on April 06, 2011, 09:41:30 am

They etched and made all kinds of items commemorating the crowning of Queen Elizabeth II.  A way of the country and the world to celebrate this.

The manufacturer/maker will definitely be the influence on the value of this item.  Still looking....

Title: Re: 1953 Coronation Crystal Vase - Any info would be welcome
Post by: mart on April 06, 2011, 09:51:27 am

Would the E R be Elizabeth Regina ??  I am not much on english crystal !!

Title: Re: 1953 Coronation Crystal Vase - Any info would be welcome
Post by: waywardangler on April 06, 2011, 11:05:41 am

I agree with KC on the quality of the glass (known maker) driving the price. There are tons of coronation items available of all qualities.

Title: Re: 1953 Coronation Crystal Vase - Any info would be welcome
Post by: gingertomantiques on April 06, 2011, 04:41:51 pm

From pics it looks like it is Royal Brierley crystal, GB (Stourbridge glass maker) factory closed a few years back,
Stevens & williams closed at this date, Webb Corbett possibly, Thomas Webb no  , Stuart crystal doubtful,

Title: Re: 1953 Coronation Crystal Vase - Any info would be welcome
Post by: Pringleplace on April 11, 2011, 06:03:37 am

Thanks so much for your info! It is definitely Brierley Crystal - Rose pattern. There are no markings but it is definitely that pattern. My friend has whole sets of it, including glasses, decanters (which he wants to keep). I really struggled to find the maker and am now so grateful!

 :)