Object number
57/176
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Description
This beaker was manufactured by Royal Doulton at Burslem, to commemorate the 1902 coronation of King Edward VII and his consort Queen Alexandra. It is cream pottery, with a light brown transfer-printed design showing portraits of the King and Queen, and an inscription which reads 'Long life and happiness to King Edward VII and his beloved consort Queen Alexandra crowned June 26, 1902'. It is also inscribed on the bottom 'Royal Doulton, England'. It was initially collected by a Miss A. H. Walker.
Physical description
1 beaker: cream glazed pottery; good conditionInscription reads: 'Long life and happiness to King Edward VII and his beloved consort Queen Alexandra, crowned June 26th 1902'. Mark on base: 'Royal Doulton, England' with crown and lion emblem.
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Collected by the late Miss A. H. Walker. // Cream mug with light brown design and inscription. // Inscribed on bottom 'Royal Doulton, England". // Staffordshire. // [pencil sketch] // "Long life and happiness to King Edward VII and his beloved consort Queen Alexandra crowned June 26, 1902"'
Production place
Burslem
Production date
1902 - 1902
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2884.tif - High resolution image
