1937 cotton drapes made for King Edward VIII's coronation, found in a skip in 1961, to be auctioned with an estimated value of £300.

In New Zealand, cotton drapes made for King Edward VIII's 1937 coronation, which was canceled due to his abdication, have been discovered. The red, white, and blue panels, with royal emblems and 'VIII', were intended for decoration in public buildings. They were found in a skip in 1961 by a teenager and are now set to be auctioned at Hansons Auctioneers in England with an estimated value of £300.

August 25, 2024
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