Limited Edition Sterling Silver Royal Silver Jubilee Dish, Roberts & Dore, London 1975

A distinctive vintage English sterling silver commemorative dish by Roberts & Dore Ltd, fully hallmarked for London, 1975, and produced to commemorate the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

The circular sterling silver dish features a mounted Royal Mint commemorative crown coin celebrating the royal couple’s 25th wedding anniversary. The coin is inscribed “ELIZABETH AND PHILIP · 20 NOVEMBER · 1947–1972” and forms the decorative focal point of the restrained polished silver design.

The dish is presented in its original fitted red case and accompanied by an Archive College of Australia certificate issued to Paul A. Brannelly, Esq. The certificate states that the sterling silver dish was produced to order by Roberts & Dore Limited, London, to commemorate the 25th Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

With its clear London hallmarks, original presentation case and surviving personalised certificate, the piece would make an appealing addition to a collection of British commemorative silver, Royal memorabilia or vintage presentation ware.

Details

Item: Vintage commemorative dish with mounted crown coin

Maker: Roberts & Dore Ltd

Assay Office: London, England

Date: 1975

Period: Elizabeth II

Commemoration: Silver Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, 20 November 1947–1972

Material: Hallmarked sterling silver dish, .925, with mounted Royal Mint commemorative crown coin

Hallmarks: Roberts & Dore Ltd maker’s mark, lion passant, leopard’s head and London date letter “А” for 1975

Diameter: Approx. 10.5 cm

Gross Weight: 82 grams, including the mounted coin

Presentation: Original fitted red presentation case and Archive College of Australia certificate issued to Paul A. Brannelly, Esq.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and careful previous ownership. The original presentation case and certificate remain with the dish. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

The mounted Royal Mint crown coin was issued to commemorate the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, marking 25 years from their marriage on 20 November 1947.

Roberts & Dore Ltd was a London silversmithing firm whose registered marks appear on a range of 20th-century silver tableware and commemorative objects. This 1975 dish combines British hallmarked silver with a Royal commemorative coin and retains its original presentation materials.

Please Note

The sterling silver description applies to the hallmarked dish. The precise metal composition of the mounted commemorative crown coin has not been independently verified.

All items are vintage or antique and may show light signs of age. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Feel free to message with any questions prior to purchase.