Antique trivet made to celebrate the Coronation of King Edward VII. The Date Delay: This specific artifact is historically interesting due to its date inscription. The coronation was originally scheduled for June 26, 1902, but had to be postponed at the very last minute when the King developed appendicitis requiring emergency surgery. It finally took place on August 9, 1902. While many mass-produced souvenirs still carry the incorrect June date, this piece was cast with the correct finalized date of August 1902.