Recently acquired in England, this pressed glass decanter once contained Hunt’s Coronation Port. Made to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, it mimics the shape of the famed St. Edward's Crown.

Named for St. Edward the Confessor, St. Edward’s Crown has been at the heart of English coronations since the 13th century, a symbol of sovereignty worn by monarchs for generations. Though the original medieval crown was lost to history—sold during the English Civil War—the version that endures today, created in 1661 for Charles II, remains one of the most breathtaking treasures of the British Crown Jewels.

Commissioned from royal goldsmith Robert Vyner, the crown is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, wrought in solid gold and weighing an imposing five pounds. It gleams with a dazzling array of 444 gemstones—rose-cut aquamarines, white topazes, tourmalines, rubies, amethysts, sapphires, and more—each stone whispering of the grandeur and continuity of the monarchy.

A playfully regal addition to the home today, this decanter is certain to charm, whether holding spirits, water, flowers, curios, or simply as a showcase piece.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. Circa 1953. In very good vintage condition. 5"D x 7"H.

Learn More About Queen Elizabeth's Coronation

Born the first child of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Albert, or as the world came to know him, King George VI, Princess Elizabeth became an unlikely heir apparent upon the ascension to the throne of her father in 1937, the second son of King George V and Queen Mary. 

As his health declined in 1951, Elizabeth started to assume the presence of her father King George VI at various public events. In October of that year, Elizabeth toured Canada and the United States, carrying with her a draft accession declaration in the event of the King’s passing. In early 1952, Elizabeth and her husband Philip set out to tour Australia, New Zealand and Kenya. On February 6 1952, Elizabeth had returned to her Kenyan home when she had heard the news - King George VI had passed and she was in line to serve as Queen. Ruling under the regal name, Queen Elizabeth II, she and her husband, who had become the Duke of Edinburgh, reigned over all of the United Kingdom, taking residence in Buckingham Palace.

Although the newly ascended monarch was officially proclaimed Queen Elizabeth II, her coronation ceremony was held more than a year after her accession. True to tradition, celebrations such as a coronation were not considered appropriate during a time of mourning - both King George VI and her grandmother, Queen Mary, had passed within the months leading to her coronation. As stated in her will, Queen Mary was firm in her statement regarding the planning and coronation of Elizabeth II, stating her death should not interfere with the planning of the ceremony. It was on June 2, 1953 when Elizabeth received her coronation ceremony in the promise to uphold the laws of her nations and govern the Church of England.

Adorned with the Imperial State Crown and holding a scepter with the cross and orb, Elizabeth had officially become Queen of the United Kingdom. As she made her way out of the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey, the crowd proudly sang “God Save the Queen”.