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1937, Genuine, Coronation of George Vi, Framed Flag (English)
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1937, Genuine, Coronation of George Vi, Framed Flag (English)

1920 - 1940
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1937, Genuine, Coronation of George VI, Framed Flag (English)

Large, original 1937 ''God Save The King'' Banner produced for the Coronation of King George VI. Remarkable condition, light fading of the colour as expected. Framed in a contemporary frame under UV Protection Perspex due to its scale.

Flag made of cotton with BRITISH MADE printed in bottom right (folded).

CONDITION:

Frame and perspex, as new. Flag in overall good condition.

COLLECTION:

Buyer must collect, or arrange collection, from Westbury, Wiltshire.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

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Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this 1937 Coronation Framed Flag to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09529227
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Slab-serif show lettering: fixes the banner design to 1930s coronation decorations.
Uneven yellowing on the off-white letters: fits decades of natural textile ageing.
Faint watermarking on the red cotton: fits historic exposure on an outdoor banner.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218461
Description
1937, Genuine, Coronation of George VI, Framed Flag (English)

Large, original 1937 ''God Save The King'' Banner produced for the Coronation of King George VI. Remarkable condition, light fading of the colour as expected. Framed in a contemporary frame under UV Protection Perspex due to its scale.

fig 1. A framed red textile banner bearing the printed cream text reading God Save The King mounted in a black frame.
fig 1. 1937, Genuine, Coronation of George Vi, Framed Flag (English)

Flag made of cotton with BRITISH MADE printed in bottom right (folded).

CONDITION:

Frame and perspex, as new. Flag in overall good condition.

COLLECTION:

Buyer must collect, or arrange collection, from Westbury, Wiltshire.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this 1937 Coronation Framed Flag to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09529227
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Slab-serif show lettering: fixes the banner design to 1930s coronation decorations.
Uneven yellowing on the off-white letters: fits decades of natural textile ageing.
Faint watermarking on the red cotton: fits historic exposure on an outdoor banner.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218461
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Archive I A framed red textile banner bearing the printed cream text reading God Save The King mounted in a black frame.

1937, Genuine, Coronation of George Vi, Framed Flag (English)

Archive II A framed red textile banner bearing the printed cream text reading God Save The King mounted in a black frame. View II
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White Space Antiques
Telephone 07760 835542
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Westbury
Wiltshire
United Kingdom

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A framed red textile banner bearing the printed cream text reading God Save The King mounted in a black frame.
1937, Genuine, Coronation Of George VI, Framed Flag (English)
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A framed red textile banner bearing the printed cream text reading God Save The King mounted in a black frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Wall Art
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleInterwar British
  • MaterialCotton, Wood, Glass
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsPrinted typography, Serifed lettering, Framed border
  • SizeH 195 cm (77 in) x W 96 cm (38 in)

This genuine 1937 Interwar British framed flag marks the coronation of King George VI. The piece consists of a red cotton textile banner mounted in a black frame under UV protection perspex. Printed typography in cream serifed lettering reads God Save The King across the banner, with visible light fading of the red colour and a folded British Made print in the bottom right corner. The contemporary frame and perspex remain in new condition alongside the good condition of the cotton banner. The wall art measures 195 cm high by 96 cm wide. Appropriate for placement on a narrow wall space, this item suits a gentleman's library or hallway setting. Buyers mount such wall art pieces to add historical British pageantry to interior spaces, pairing the bold red background and cream lettering with traditional home decor. The large scale and framed presentation allow straightforward hanging on interior walls in residential properties.

FAQs

Items created for the 1937 coronation were manufactured to celebrate the crowning of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth following the abdication of Edward VIII. Textiles, flags, and banners were widely produced for street decorations and personal keepsakes across the United Kingdom and Empire.

Coronation flags from the early 20th century were predominantly produced using woven cotton, linen, or silk fabrics. The graphics and lettering were typically applied using screen printing or block printing techniques with durable dyes.

Authentic period textiles display natural fibre weave characteristics, subtle age-related discolouration, and period-specific typography. The method of stitching on the edges and evidence of historical fabric dyes further assist in confirming production from the 1930s era.

Framed historical textiles function as focal points when mounted on gallery walls or positioned above consoles and sideboards. Modern minimal framing contrasts with the texture of the antique cloth, allowing the graphic typography to integrate into modern or traditional decorative schemes.

To prevent degradation, printed textiles should be mounted behind UV-filtering glass using acid-free backing materials. Displaying the item away from direct sunlight and maintaining stable humidity levels prevents fading and fibre breakdown.
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