Plate commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria
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Category
Ceramics
Date
1897
Materials
Pottery
Measurements
210 mm (Diameter)
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Arlington Court, Devon
NT 985451
Summary
A plate with a scalloped edges and gilt rim, with decorative motifs and a central portrait of Queen Victoria surrounded by the names of countries in the British Empire. At the top of the plate are the words 'Victoria, Queen of England, Empress of India'. On one side of the plate are the words 'Diamond Jubilee' and on the other '60 years 1837-1897'. At the bottom of the plate is the phrase 'God Save the Queen'. Made to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. Queen Victoria's (1819-1901) Diamond Jubilee in 1897 marked 60 years since her accession to the throne in 1837. It was the first time a diamond jubilee had been celebrated for any British monarch. The Jubilee was also billed as 'A Festival of the British Empire' and, as such, flags and symbols of countries in the Empire often feature on British commemorative ceramics from this period. In 1877 Victoria had been named 'Empress of India' and this title was also frequently used on commemorative mugs and plates, which had first been mass produced for her Golden Jubilee, 10 years previously, in 1887.
Marks and inscriptions
Victoria Queen of England, Empress of India, Diamond Jubilee 60 years 1837-1897, England, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, Wales, India, Cape Colony, Canada
Makers and roles
Unknown, pottery manufacturer