Mug commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria
Harrods Stores Ltd
Category
Ceramics
Date
1897
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
80 mm (Height)
Place of origin
London
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Arlington Court, Devon
NT 985594.1
Summary
One of two mugs featuring the dates 1837 and 1897, a portrait of Queen Victoria, flags, decorative motifs and written text. Made to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. Marked on base 'Manufactured for Harrods Stores Ltd., London'. 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
Manufactured for Harrods Stores Ltd., London
Makers and roles
Harrods Stores Ltd, retailer