Mug commemorating the Coronation of King George VI (1895-1952) and Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002) with a portrait of Princess Elizabeth later H.M. Queen Elizabeth II (1926 - 2022)
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
74 mm (Height); 70 mm (Diameter)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 22528.1
Summary
First of two white china George VI coronation mug. 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.