Silk panel from Elizabeth II’s coronation graces Dreweatts May 30-31 sale

Silk panel that hung in Westminster Abbey during the June 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, est. £400-£600
Silk panel that hung in Westminster Abbey during the June 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, est. £400-£600
Silk panel that hung in Westminster Abbey during the June 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, est. £400-£600

LONDON – A decorative portion of a historic silk panel, commissioned to hang in Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, will be auctioned at Dreweatts during its Fine Furniture sale, scheduled for Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31. The specially-woven panel was hung as a glorious backdrop, with a range of others, to set the scene for the special ceremony and is visible in many photographs of the coronation. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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