The anointing spoon used during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 holds immense historical and ceremonial significance. Crafted in 1661, this exquisite spoon is part of the British Crown Jewels and is traditionally associated with the sacred act of anointing the monarch during the coronation ceremony. Made from solid gold, it features intricate ornamentation and symbolic imagery, including a crucifix at the end of the handle and a pointed spoon bowl, both representing the religious aspects of the ceremony. This venerable spoon, steeped in centuries of tradition, symbolises the divine authority vested in the British monarchy and serves as a tangible link between the modern era and the age-old rituals that define the monarchy's role in British history and society.

Experience the history with this beautifully gilded replica spoon

Size 11cm long