Here’s another spoon to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s reign: The QEII Sheffield Silver Jubilee Sugar Spoon, made in 1977 for her 25th anniversary as Queen of England and the Commonwealth.
Day 156 – The Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Sugar Spoon
Day 153 – The Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Spoon
Although she officially ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, Elizabeth officially became Queen Elizabeth II during her coronation on June 2, 1953. Happy 64th Anniversary to the reigning monarch of The Commonwealth!
This is one of many coronation spoons I own for some inexplicable reason. My mother-in-law is losing her ever-loving sh*t right now.
Day 147 – The RMS Queen Mary Spoon
This spoon, with a beautiful enameled piece at the top, is an original souvenir from the ocean liner R.M.S. Queen Mary, most likely sold on board after WWII, possibly in the 1950s.
On May 27, 1936 the Queen Mary, named after Mary of Teck, sailed her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City. She was the jewel in the crown of the Cunard White Star Line’s luxury transatlantic voyages from 1936-1939.
During World War II, her six miles of carpet, 220 cases of china, crystal and silver service, tapestries and paintings were removed and stored in warehouses and she was repainted navy grey, while she was used for transporting troops (up to 15,000 at a time) from Australia and New Zealand to England.
After the war, the Queen Mary returned to service, but was ultimately retired in 1967 and is now docked in Long Beach, California, used as a hotel, dining, and entertainment venue.
Important to note: The Queen Mary is also one of the top 10 most haunted places in America. Spooky!