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Rare Complete Union Jack Flag 1837-1897
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Rare Complete Union Jack Flag 1837-1897

19th century
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A great piece of victorian history.

A rare complete union jack flag with a portrait of queen victoria as its centre.

It measures 84cms l and 77cms wide

It has obvious marks and some fading but no tears or repairs.

Almost a museum piece.

At present it is loosely fastened to a card . Really should be framed .

UK postage included

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Victorian Diamond Jubilee Flag to the Victorian era.

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Description
A great piece of victorian history.

A rare complete union jack flag with a portrait of queen victoria as its centre.

It measures 84cms l and 77cms wide

It has obvious marks and some fading but no tears or repairs.

fig 1. A square printed Union Jack flag featuring a central circular portrait of Queen Victoria inscribed with the dates 1837 to 1897.
fig 1. Rare Complete Union Jack Flag 1837-1897

Almost a museum piece.

At present it is loosely fastened to a card . Really should be framed .

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Victorian Diamond Jubilee Flag to the Victorian era.

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SA1212720
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A square printed Union Jack flag featuring a central circular portrait of Queen Victoria inscribed with the dates 1837 to 1897.
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Archive I A square printed Union Jack flag featuring a central circular portrait of Queen Victoria inscribed with the dates 1837 to 1897.

Rare Complete Union Jack Flag 1837-1897

Archive II A square printed Union Jack flag featuring a central circular portrait of Queen Victoria inscribed with the dates 1837 to 1897. View II
Archive III A square printed Union Jack flag featuring a central circular portrait of Queen Victoria inscribed with the dates 1837 to 1897. View III
Archive IV A square printed Union Jack flag featuring a central circular portrait of Queen Victoria inscribed with the dates 1837 to 1897. View IV
Archive V A square printed Union Jack flag featuring a central circular portrait of Queen Victoria inscribed with the dates 1837 to 1897. View V
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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/melodyantiques
Verified Since Jan 2013
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Mike Melody Antiques
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A square printed Union Jack flag featuring a central circular portrait of Queen Victoria inscribed with the dates 1837 to 1897.
RARE COMPLETE UNION JACK FLAG 1837-1897
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A square printed Union Jack flag featuring a central circular portrait of Queen Victoria inscribed with the dates 1837 to 1897.
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  • ObjectFlags & Banners
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCotton, Linen
  • ColourRed and Blue
  • MotifsUnion Jack design, Central profile portrait, Laurel wreath border, Royal cipher

This Victorian flag is a cotton and linen textile object celebrating the reign of Queen Victoria. The design incorporates a printed Union Jack pattern in red and blue, featuring a central circular profile portrait of the monarch surrounded by a laurel wreath border, a royal cipher, and the dates 1837 to 1897. Visible condition details include noticeable dark marks, stains, and general fading across the surface fabric, with no tears or repairs present. At present, the piece is loosely fastened to a backing card. It measures 84 cm long and 77 cm wide. Display options for a home today include mounting inside a bespoke picture frame and hanging on an interior wall above a sideboard in a traditional study, hallway, or living room space decorated in an English Country House style.

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A Victorian Diamond Jubilee flag is a printed souvenir textile produced in 1897 to commemorate the sixty-year reign of Queen Victoria. These flags often integrated traditional Union Jack iconography with royal portraits, dates, and heraldic symbols.

Most nineteenth-century commemorative flags and banners were produced using woven cotton or linen. The designs were applied via woodblock printing, roller printing, or early screen printing techniques using natural or early synthetic dyes.

Authentic nineteenth-century printed textiles typically show characteristic irregular weave patterns in the cotton or linen fabric, alongside natural fading or discolouration consistent with age. Stamped or printed dates, royal ciphers, and period-specific manufacturing marks also confirm authenticity.

Antique printed textiles are best displayed when professionally conservation-framed behind UV-protective glass. Mounted as wall art, they provide a focal point in hallways, study spaces, or above traditional cabinetry.

To preserve historic textiles, keep them away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and heat sources. Avoid wet washing or harsh chemicals, and consult a professional textile conservator for stabilizing or mounting.
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