Two mugs commemorating the 1937 coronation of King George VI.
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 22528
Summary
Two white china George VI coronation mugs. Pictures of George VI and Elizabeth separately surrounded by yellow wreaths. G E respectively above each picture with crown between. Left side union and St George's flags, right side St Andrew's and royal standard flags. Thistles, roses and trefoils. Ribbon swags with GEORGE . VI . CORONATION . 1937 ELIZABETH. Blue rim and handle decoration. On other side of mug a crown and PRINCESS ELIZABETH above a photograph of the same. On base in grey BONE CHINA / MADE IN / ENGLAND
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.