Name/Title
commemorative cup; saucerEntry/Object ID
2023.000.018 a-bDescription
China tea cup and saucer with gold trim commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The front of the teacup a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in a gold oval frame in the centre. There is an imperial crown at the top with branches and leave on either side. There are two flags to the left and right of the portrait. Underneath the portrait there is a ribbon that reads "LONG MAY SHE REIGN OVER US." Underneath that banner is a red flower in the centre with more branches and leave to the left and right of it followed by gold decoration and then an inscription that reads "CORONATION OF HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II." The back of the teacup and inside of the teacup have a smaller designs of two flags, the Red Ensign on the left and the Union Jack on the right with a circular green leafed branch around the flag poles with the inscription "CROWNED JUNE 2ND 1953." Gold trim is around the top of the teacup and on the handle. The saucer is circular with gold trim and slightly embossed all around. It features the same portrait of the Queen with the same details around it. The same smaller two flag design are on the top, bottom, left, and right of the saucer. Stamped "Alfred Meakin, England" on the backside of the saucer. Teacup is 8.5 cm in diameter from the top, 4 cm in diameter from the bottom, and 7 cm tall. Plate is 14.5 cm in diameter. Designs are the same as 2023.000.016, commemorative plate of coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.Acquisition
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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