Of Royal Coronation Interest - Relating to Captain and Mrs C...

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297 - Of Royal Coronation Interest - Relating to Captain and Mrs Cecil Harcourt-Smith, including - A 1937 ...

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£600 - £800

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Of Royal Coronation Interest - Relating to Captain and Mrs Cecil Harcourt-Smith, including - A 1937 Coronation baton and marshal's armband, a 1953 Coronation baton and marshal's armband, a Naval dress cap and belt worn at the 1953 Coronation, accompanied by a framed photograph and photo album of Captain and Mrs C Harcourt-Smith at the event, a commemorative bible celebrating the Coronation of King George V, 1911, and various correspondence and contemporary literature, including - an invitation to an Afternoon Party at The Gardens of Buckingham Palace, 1935, a Gold Staff Officers Rehearsal Permit, an invitation to the 1953 Coronation, and various other correspondence

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+ Calendar 2026-06-05 10:00:00 2026-06-08 23:59:59 Europe/London Fine Art & Antique Sale - Friday 5th, Saturday 6th June and Monday 8th June 2026 This will be an Online Only Auction. Bidding is via online bid platforms, telephone or by leaving commission bids. PAYMENTS AND/OR COLLECTION OF PURCHASED ITEMS ARE NOT PERMITTED DURING THE THREE DAYS THE AUCTION IS RUNNING. **PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING ANY CARD PAYMENTS BY PHONE. PAYMENT IS VIA BANK TRANSFER, OR BY CARD OR CASH IN PERSON** Public viewing available on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday prior to the sale. No public viewing permitted on sale days. Condition Reports We would strongly encourage prospective bidders to view the items in person during our public viewing days, however if this is not possible, condition reports are available on request. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. A condition report is only generated if specifically requested by an interested buyer, as are extra images. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. It should be noted such reports are for guidance only and no responsibility is accepted for their accuracy. All transactions are governed by the Canterbury Auction Galleries. Jewellery It should be noted that coloured stones are tested by refractometer and it is this reading that is quoted for descriptions of stones. All pearls should be considered as cultured. Diamond weights are gauged and should be treated as approximate. In all cases, prospective buyers are always responsible for any decision to bid for a particular lot and should satisfy themselves prior to bidding as to accuracy of description and condition. Please note we are not qualified to grade stones. All watches/clocks should be regarded as untested. Electrical Items All electrical items are untested. It is the buyer's responsibility for the items be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician prior to use. Conditions of Sale. PAYMENT AND/OR COLLECTION OF PURCHASED ITEMS IS NOT PERMITTED DURING THE DAYS THE AUCTION IS RUNNING - THERE IS NO PUBLIC ADMITTANCE ON SALE DAYS. PLEASE READ OUR TERMS CAREFULLY REGARDING PAYMENTS AND COLLECTIONS BELOW. Payments **PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING ANY PAYMENTS BY PHONE**. Invoices will be sent out to successful bidders when the auction has finished. Generally this will be on the Monday or Tuesday following a sale (depending on whether they are two or three day sales). Once you have received your invoice please make payment via bank transfer, or we can accept payment with cash, direct debit card or credit card in person if you are collecting your purchases yourself. Please see notes below: Overseas Buyers: CARD PAYMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FROM OVERSEAS BUYERS. Payments to be made via a bank transfer, details of which will be on the invoice when it is sent. UK Buyers - Payment to be made via a bank transfer, details of which will be on the invoice when it is sent. We ... The Canterbury Auction Galleries

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5th Jun 26 at 10am BST