OXO Cubes tin (Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953) (B)

A vintage commemorative OXO Cubes tin (empty), produced to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, measuring approximately 9.6 x 6.8 x 2.3cm (3.8 x 2.7 x 0.9in).  The tin, which would originally have held twelve cubes, is printed in red to the exterior, with a design incorporating the Queen's portrait to the lid, and the words "A SOUVENIR TO CELEBRATE / THE CORONATION OF HER MAJESTY / QUEEN ELIZABETH II / 2nd JUNE 1953 / With the Compliments of / OXO LIMITED, LONDON, ENGLAND" to the base; the inside lid is finished in gilt and printed in black with a brief biography of Her Majesty.  There is considerable age wear to the exterior including numerous scratches, fading to the lid, wear to the base edges, considerable tarnish to gilt areas, and some rust patches and numerous rust spots (especially to the lid); the interior is very much tarnished with large rust patches and several rust spots; the lid edge is pushed out of shape to one side.  

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