Stars Appeal Charity Auction - 17th June 2022
Lot 37
A PRESENTATION WATERMARK OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II BY MESSRS PORTALS 1953
Estimate £4,000 - £6,000 | Hammer £3000
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Description
A PRESENTATION WATERMARK OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II BY MESSRS PORTALS 1953, a bespoke, framed and wifi LED back lit.
Donated by Andrew Rhind-tutt
The first of these unique watermarks was gifted to Her Majesty the Queen to commemorate her coronation in 1953 and is now held in the Royal Collection. A small number were produced as gifts to the dignitaries and Heads of State who attended. This extremely rare item was acquired direct from Portal's archives and it is believed to be only the second time one has been known to be sold at auction.