Produced in 1953 as a commemorative souvenir of Queen Elizabeth's coronation, this lovely Vintage Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Tea Pot is decorated with classic British heraldry and an elegant portrait of the Queen. With its bright color palette contrasting the crisp white porcelain, this generously-sized tea pot is sure to become a memorable addition to afternoon tea, weekend brunch or the holiday table.
Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In excellent vintage condition. Measures 7"H x 9.5" at widest point.
Learn More About the Reign of Queen Elizabeth
“Sirs, I here present unto you Queen Elizabeth, your undoubted Queen...”
"God save Queen Elizabeth!"
Queen Elizabeth II was born the first child of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Albert, or as the world came to know him, King George VI. Prince Albert, the Duke of York, was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary. When King George V passed in 1936, Prince Albert served and reigned as King George VI, King of the United Kingdom.
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 regnal 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. On June 2, 1953 Elizabeth's coronation ceremony was held, including her solemn promise to uphold the laws of her nations and govern the Church of England.
