Lot 1697
Edward VIII Coronation Mugs II. Lot of four mugs honoring the planned coronation of Edward VIII, three with delicate floral accents.
The first mug, by Hammersley and Company, is a tankard-style mug, 3¾" diameter and 3½" tall. The Royal standard, the British flag, the shamrock of Ireland, the thistle of Scotland and the Tudor rose grace the front of the mug, with a banner reading: "Crowned May 12, 1937 Edward VIII King of All the Britons Emperor of India". The royal orb and scepter, surrounded by Tudor roses, grace the reverse. Gilded accents. Painter's mark on bottom "2599 K". Some wear on bottom and remains of an old price tag, else fine. Shelley of England issued our second mug, which bears two Shelley marks on the bottom. A sepia toned portrait of Edward is framed by the crown, a laurel wreath and the British flag; a banner with the Royal family motto,"Dieu et Mon Droit" flows across the bottom of the device above a Tudor rose. The verso, handle and inside rim bear additional decorative touches with Tudor rose accents. Fine condition. Our third mug, bone china by Aynsley of England, also bears floral accents, particularly roses, daffodils and thistles below a sepia portrait of Edward on the front and along the handle. The reverse features the shields of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, India and the West Indies below the caption "Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets". Very minor wear to the verso decoration, price tag residue on the bottom of the mug, else fine. The fourth mug has no maker's marks. Featuring an elaborate frame to Edwards's portrait: A banner bearing "Dieu Et Mon Droit" and the crown flies above flags of the British Empire and the lion and unicorn from the royal coat of arms which are rampant on either side of the portrait; a banner commemorating the occasion flies at the bottom of the design. An "ER 1937" device graces the reverse. Gold accents. Crazing and minor discoloration throughout, but both designs are in very good condition. Good condition overall.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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