Queen statue made from clapped-out electricals
Published on: 19-Nov-2007
Broken electrical appliances have formed the backbone of an 8ft statue of the Queen commemorating her diamond wedding anniversary.The piece was completed in two months by sculptor Ptolemy Elrington who used old kettles, juicers, toasters and food processors supplied by electrical firm Kenwood which commissioned the work.
The company provided all the raw materials needed from its returns department where all the duff electrical items ended up.
Kenwood's trade marketing manager Penny Jones told the Press Association: "It is the perfect way not only to commemorate the joint 60th but also to celebrate Kenwood's continued strides in innovation and design."
The model is located at Potter's field Park close to Tower Bridge, London.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip have had the longest royal marriage in English history.
Friends and family joined the couple today in Westminster Abbey, where they wed 60 years ago, to celebrate the landmark.
They are due to fly out to Malta, the scene of their honeymoon, for the actual anniversary itself on Tuesday.
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