‘Happy and Glorious’ was Chiswick Auctions’ tribute to Her Majesty The Queen's historic Platinum Jubilee, offering a range of remarkable royal memorabilia that spanned over a century of monarchy.
Lot 86: Prince of Wales Investiture Chair
Sold for £1,188 incl. buyer’s premium
Designed by Lord Snowdon in 1969, this striking vermilion chair was originally offered to guests of the investiture ceremony at Caernarfon Castle. It remains an iconic piece of modern royal history.
Lot 66: Dorothy Wilding’s Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
Sold for £4,750 incl. buyer’s premium
Captured just 20 days after Elizabeth became Queen in 1952, this signed photograph features the famous Diamond Diadem and Nizam of Hyderabad necklace. An essential piece of royal photographic history.
Lot 58: Photograph of the Royal Family aboard HMS Vanguard
Sold for £1,500 incl. buyer’s premium
A landmark moment in Elizabeth’s early royal life, captured on board the Royal Navy’s flagship. This tour cemented her dedication to service.
Lot 43: Custom Cigar Humidor for Edward, Prince of Wales
A rare item from the pre-abdication days of Edward VIII, specially commissioned by the Royal Jamaica Cigar Company.
Lot 65: Collection of Ephemera from the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Sold for £375 incl. buyer’s premium
Featuring official tickets, seating plans and programmes from Britain’s first televised coronation.
Our Autographs & Memorabilia Department regularly handles items linked to the British monarchy. If you have royal memorabilia you’re considering selling, get in touch with Valentina Borghi, Head of Department, at valentina.borghi@chiswickauctions.co.uk or request a free online valuation.