Object number
57/178
Creator
Description
This beaker was manufactured by Aynsley of Longton to commemorate the 1911 coronation of King George V and his consort Queen Mary. It is white glazed pottery, with colour transfer-printed decorated incorporating portraits of the King and Queen with a floral design and Commonwealth symbols. An inscription on the front reads 'To Commemorate the Coronation of King George and Queen Mary, June 22nd 1911', and an inscription on the base reads 'Aynsley, England.' It was initially collected by a Miss A. H. Walker.
Physical description
1 beaker: white glazed pottery; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Collected by the late Miss A. H. Walker. // Tall narrow white mug with design in many colours including Commonwealth Symbols. // Inscription on base Aynsley, England. // [pencil sketch] // Portrait of King + Queen with floral design and Commonwealth symbols such as Australian shield etc... // inscription: 'To Commemorate the Coronation of King George and Queen Mary, June 22nd 1911'.
Production place
Longton [Stoke-on-Trent [unitary authority]]
Production date
1911 - 1911
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2885.tif - High resolution image
