One lucky investor managed to get his hands on a valuable bank while browsing an estate sale.
They brought the rare collectible to the Pawn Stars for an evaluation and confirmed it was one of a few hundred with real history.
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When showing the item to Rick Harrison during a recent episodethe seller, Nanda, explained that it was none other than a stool used during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
The late Queen’s coronation took place in 1953, and Rick noted that at least 27 million people in the United Kingdom watched the broadcast of the ceremony.
Around the world, the numbers were even higher.
Queen Elizabeth II shouldn’t be in the position she was in either, as Rick explained.
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It was his uncle who was chosen to be the king and have children who would later take the throne successively.
This did not happen, and Queen Elizabeth II took over the role until her death in September 2022.
At the famous coronation event in 1953, there were certain sections in which those present sat, according to Rick.
Of the more than 8,200 guests, the very rich and “chic” sat on chairs for viewing, with the next step being a bench similar to Nanda’s.
“Where did you get that?” Rick asked the salesman.
“Actually, I bought it at an estate sale that took place very close to this location,” Nanda replied.
Despite claims of its iconic history, Rick said he could not determine the bank’s authenticity without the help of an expert.
SPECIALIZED CONFIRMATION
He noted that many were sold back after the coronation to help pay for it, and he “couldn’t tell if this was a prop or something real.”
Rick brought Mark Hall-Patton, a retired museum administrator, to examine Nanda’s coronation bench.
Hall-Patton turned the bench to confirm a seal placed to indicate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, along with its construction and design.
I must say this is a very beautiful piece.
Mark Hall-Patton
He finally confirmed that it was exactly what Nanda thought.
NICE AGREEMENT
Although the collector initially wanted $5,000 for the coronation bench, Rick said it was a little high and responded with an offer of $800.
Nanda wanted Rick to reach at least $1,100, and the pair closed the deal.
It wouldn’t be the first time that Rick and the Pawn Stars have managed to get their hands on a special piece of history.
The pawn shop bought a found book by a famous Mexican artist valued at $2,500.
He also obtained a rare $40,000 jacket that belonged to a legendary rock star.
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