Name/Title
commemorative cupEntry/Object ID
2023.000.017Description
China glaze cup with gold trim commemorating the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937. The centre of the cup features portraits of King George VI (left) and Queen Elizabeth (right) in gold oval frames. Above the portraits in the centre is an imperial crown with a gold leaf branch on the left and right side. Underneath is a gold banner with the inscription "CORONATION" and underneath that is the inscription "1937" in gold. On the left of King George VI's portrait is two flags and to the left of Queen Elizabeth's portrait is two flags. Underneath the portraits is a gold banner with the inscription "KING GEORGE VI" and "QUEEN ELIZABETH" separated in the middle by a gold flower decoration. Underneath the inscription "KING GEORGE VI" another inscription that reads "COPYRIGHT" and underneath the inscription "QUEEN ELIZABETH" inscription is another that reads "VANDYK." The cup is 7.5 cm in diameter at the top and 5 com in diameter at the bottom. Stamp on bottom of cup is faded, but reads "MADE IN ENGLAND."Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
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Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
cup; saucer, commemerative cup; saucerClass
Materials, Tools & Equipment for - Food Service T&E - Drinking VesselsCreated By
Michael GoodchildCreate Date
June 2, 2023Update Date
June 17, 2023