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Rare Complete Union Jack Flag 1837-1897
Mike Melody Antiques
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Mike Melody Antiques

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

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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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Chester
Cheshire
United Kingdom
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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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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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