Overview
A rare set of five vintage double-sided cardboard beer coasters from the iconic Rose & Crown Pub in EPCOT Center's United Kingdom Pavilion.
Preliminary identification
EPCOT Center United Kingdom Pavilion 'Rose & Crown' Pub Coasters, c.1982
Photo reference
4 uploaded photos
Story
EPCOT Center opened its gates on October 1, 1982, introducing a revolutionary concept of global unity. These coasters were right there at the tables of the United Kingdom pavilion, designed to give American tourists an authentic taste of British pub culture from day one.
Maker / Origin
These coasters were produced for Walt Disney Productions to furnish the Rose & Crown Pub, which was designed in collaboration with British brewers to ensure absolute architectural and cultural authenticity. The 'Walt Disney Productions' copyright mark dates these specifically to the park's earliest years, before the company transitioned to 'The Walt Disney Company' in 1986.
Condition & Value
The coasters show light edge wear and minor surface scuffs consistent with age and light use. One Bass-branded coaster has a noticeable white scratch/scuff mark on the reverse side. Overall, they remain bright, unfaded, and free of major water staining, which is excellent for vintage paper ephemera.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction· Jun 2024
$1,280
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Dealer archive· Mar 2024
$1,450
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Marketplace sale· Jan 2024
$980
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Estate platform· Oct 2023
$1,150
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Auction result· Aug 2023
$1,375
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.