A Pair of Post War Silver Wine Coasters by Garrard and Alex Styles
These fine silver coasters were made to commemorate 100 years of the birth of Sir Winston Churchill in 1974, made by Garrard, and designed by John Churchill and Alex Styles. Portraits of Sir Winston Churchill with letters are engraved in the center, and silver gilt.
Garrard was established in London in 1735, and was the Crown Jeweller of the UK. This company is well known as a manufacturer of regalia used in British ceremonies and pageantry. Alex Styles worked with Garrard, and one of the most outstanding of British post war designers.
These coasters are almost 13cm diameter and weigh 648g in total.
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