Oliver Messell (1904-1978): A 'Coronation' silk scarf

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Oliver Messell (1904-1978): A 'Coronation' silk scarf, 1977 Silver Jubilee edition 90cm x 90cm The present scarf is the 1977 Silver Jubilee reissue of Oliver Messel’s celebrated Coronation design of 1953. Messel, one of Britain’s most influential theatrical designers, was commissioned to create a commemorative silk for Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation, produced by Cresta Silks in limited numbers. For the Jubilee the design was reinterpreted by Berne Silks, adopting a cooler silver-grey ground and silvered detailing in place of the Coronation edition’s gold accents. The imagery - a stylised rendering of the Gold State Coach framed by rococo scrollwork, floral sprays and the national emblems of the United Kingdom reflects Messel’s distinctive blend of romanticism and stagecraft.