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Antique Royal Invitation HMY Yacht Britannia Menu Queen Elizabeth Mother Scilly

£195.00

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Bibelotslondon Ltd is a UK registered company based in London Bridge dealing in ephemera and curiosities from Britain and around the world. Our diverse inventory is carefully chosen and constantly evolving. We work very hard to offer the highest quality works at competitive prices. Our inventory is listed online, and we strive to keep our website completely up to date, so our customers can easily check availability. We believe in offering clients items that are unique and rare for aficionados of the antique and collector's world. Bibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel ‘beautiful’, meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest. The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time.

Fine antique invitation to join Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on board the royal yacht Britannia for Dinner whilst docked at the Isles of Scilly, dated 9th June 1985, the invitation embossed in gold with ER surmounted by a crown is accompanied by the original menu embossed in gold with ERII surmounted by a crown and an image of Britannia along with the Musical Programme and original envelope. From the collection of Lt Col Ian Robertson who worked for the Prince at the Duchy of Cornwall

Envelope Size: 19.5 x 13.5 cm approx

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Royal: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

To Commemorate: Food & Drink

Type: Invitation

Royalty: UK Royalty

Year: 1985

Manufacturer: Royal Household

Features: Antique

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Vintage: Yes

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