Artist/Maker
W. T. Copeland
Mug: coronation of King Edward
1937-1950
Place madeEngland, Europe
Whiteware
Overall: 3 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. ( 7.6 x 10.5 x 8.6 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock
1957.15b
According to the donor, these were three souvenirs from the coronation of King Edward VIII.
DescriptionOvoid whiteware mug with molded belly and transfer printed portrait profile of King Edward VIII of England.Markingsprinted: beneath base: "Official design of the /British Pottery Manufacturers Federation" (in garter) and "COPELAND/SPODE/ENGLAND"
printed: around lip:"Coronation of King Edward VIII May 1937" and "ERVIII" (beneath crown) and "Dieu et mon droit" (in scroll) and "Honi soit qui mal y pense" (in garter).
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