Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1953 by Atkin Brothers, this handsome, Sterling Silver Letter Opener, was made in the year of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and is a wonderful commemorative item. The handle is decorated to one side with the national flowers of the United Kingdom, and to the other side with animals representing colonies of the Commonwealth. The letter opener measures 8.75"(22cm) long, by 1.75"(4.5cm) wide, and weighs 1.93 troy ounces.

A Single Maker, Mixed Years set of Sterling Silver Glamis Pattern Flatware, made in Sheffield between 1953 and 1973 by Cooper Brothers. The knives also made by Cooper Brothers, in Sheffield in 1973 with stainless steel handles, and the set with round bowl soup spoons, dessert knife and fork and fish knife and fork.