Lot 74
A silver and gilt coronet worn to the Coronation of King George VI by Countess Mildred Anne Buxton GBE JP (1866 - 1955). The gilt coronet of 8 strawberry leaves and 8 "pearls" with crimson caul having gold braided mushroom finial, trimmed in ermine with silk interior. The coronet hallmarked London 1936 with maker's mark of EB (likely Edward Barnard and Sons) and each "pearl" stamped lion passant. With original cardboard box marked Countess Buxton £1000-2000

The ermine on this coronet is moulting slightly, two of the balls have minor dents, the bullion finial is slightly worn and there are some minor scratches to the silver. It is otherwise generally in good condition. The box is worn but intact. There is no documentation. The coronet measures 16cm in height and has a diameter of 15cm.

From Other in the Silver, Silver Plated items, Jewellery & Objects of Virtue section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction to be held on Wednesday 17th of December 2025