1936 Solian Ware Ceramic Mug made for EDWARD VIII May,1937 Coronation

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

1936 Solian Ware Ceramic Mug made for EDWARD VIII May,1937 Coronation:
$34.99

1936, Solian Ware Ceramic Mug made for EDWARD VIII May.1937 Coronation; abdicatedon Dec.11.1936 before ceremony

EXCELLENT CONDITION! FREE of Glaze crackling.

England’s Royal Family Historical memorabilia!

Made in ENGLAND (UNITED KINGDOM).

Picturefrom the web. Picture is subject to copyright.

A souvenir cup in anticipation of EDWARD VIII, uncle ofQueen Elizabeth II coronation’s that was to take place on May.1937 but NEVER did.

Edward VIII Prince of Wales had become king in January1936 on the death of his father George V but as was the custom he was not dueto be formally crowned until May 1937. EDWARD VIII abdicated on Dec.11.1936 beforehe was formally crowned so he could marry American divorcee Mrs. Wallis Simpson.He was succeeded by his younger brother Albert as George VI.

This ceramic mug was created in England for thecoronation in 1937 of King Edward VIII, uncle of Queen Elizabeth II who wasnever crowned.

On the one-side of the mug is a gold sepia profile of EDWARD VIII with acrown and motto and cipher \'Dieu et Mon Droit\' (God and my right, referring tothe Monarch\'s divine right to govern), and \'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense\' (meaningshamed be he who thinks evil of it).

On the reverse of the piece are His Majesty\'s initialsbeneath a crown. Written around the top of the mug are the words \'Coronation ofKing Edward VIII May 1937\'.

On the bottom is the seal of the British PotteryAssociation which chose the design as approved to use. As well on the bottom is the maker’s stampSolium ware SOHO POTTERY, LTD., COBRIDGE ENGLAND, done in gold

Overall Condition Rating: 09/10 EX+ (EXCELLENT PLUS) Nearly Perfect for this age. Except for anymanufacturing defect. Design on mug is very crisp and bright. No fading ordiscoloration or scratches. Topside and inside mug the ceramic is free ofchips, cracks, hazing and abrasions. But inside there is a small piece ofporcelain that was not cleaned and has been glazed in. Also there is a small spotinside the mug where the glaze has darkened a bit. See photos. The bottom of mug has roughness from when itwas fired in the kiln. The transfers are perfect except for the “&” in the transferaround the rim.
Unpackaged Dimensions: Approximately 3.5” (8.9cm)tall x 2-11/16”( 6.8 cm) mouth x 2-5/8“(6.7 cm) base, and 4.25 (10.7 cm) from widest part to end ofhandle.
Unpackaged weight: 0.x kg. / x lbs.
Volume of glass: 8 oz. (when filled to rim9oz.)
Product Line: EDWARD VIII CORONATION
Product Series: Mug
Pattern Design: EDWARD VIII CORONATION
Country of manufacture: Made in England. Corbridge.
Manufacturer: SOHO Pottery (Ltd) Manufacturer of earthenwareat Cobridge England.(UK)
Distributor: -
Bottom Marks: Has “OFFICIAL DESIGN OF THE BRITISH POTTERYMANUFACTURERS FEDERATION” Seal.
Pictureof “OFFICIAL DESIGN OF THE BRITISH POTTERY MANUFACTURERS FEDERATION” Seal
UPC-A: none (Introduced Apr.3.1973)
Language: English
Release Date: 1936
Year of this item: 1936
Original place of Purchase: Canada
Original Price: -
Copyright: -
Trademark: SolianWare™ of SOHO Pottery (Ltd) Manufacturerof earthenware
History of Solian Ware: SOHO Pottery (Ltd) Manufacturerof earthenware at Tunstall, then Cobridge. Soho pottery, Tunstall c.1901-6. Elderworks. Cobridge 1906-44. Formerly Smith & Binnall. Subsequently Simpsons(Potters) Ltd ... from thepotteries.org/mark/s/soho.html
Picture from Web of the portraitof Edward VII in coronation Robes:
Portrait of EdwardVIII in Coronation Robes. Photo: ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS
The painting of the King, who abdicated before hewas formally crowned, was made with his co-operation by an eminent Royal artistof the day. It was drawn in advance ofthe ceremony for a special edition of the Illustrated London News (iln.co.uk)but was discreetly shelved when he gave up the throne.
The \"secret picture\" has remainedhidden ever since.
Publishers going through the archives of thefamous magazine came across a proof copy of the edition hidden in a box as theymoved offices in London.
Among the 80 or so leather-bond pages, they foundthe portrait among other artists impressions of the event that never happened.
Now they have published the portrait to mark the75th year since the abdication on December 11, 1936.
\"It is very moving when you think whathappened later. It shows that he had every intention of being crowned until thelast minute.\"
The Prince of Wales had become king in January1936 on the death of his father George VI but as was the custom he was not dueto be formally crowned until May 1937.
In preparation he sat for a portrait by thecelebrated portrait painter Albert Collings alongside his crown.
He is wearing the Imperial Robe of purple velvet– the cape of ermine and silk worn at the conclusion of the ceremony on theexit from Westminster Abbey.
The King was torn between his love for divorceeWallis Simpson and the Crown.
Eventually he was forced to abdicate.
Queen Mary, his mother, maintained her anger withher son over his marriage, once remarking: \"To give up all this forthat\".
It is believed that the original portrait waslost in the war.

(WE TRY TO BE AS HONEST WITH OUR DESCRIPTION AS POSSIBLE)

ALL ITEMS SOLD ARE PURCHASED AT ESTATE sales

ITEM IS CHARGED A $2 USHANDLING FEE.

WE OFFER MULTIPLE SHIPPING OPTIONS AND CAN SEND YOU AN INVOICEBASED ON YOUR SHIPPING PREFERENCE AS LONG AS YOU CONTACT US BEFORE YOU PAY. THESHIPPING OPTIONS THAT SHOW UP IN THE AUTOMATIC INVOICE ARE FOR TRACKEDPARCELS HOWEVER IF YOU DO NOT REQUIRE TRACKING IT CAN BE SENT UNDER A LOWERPOSTAL RATE.

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 BUSINESS DAYS OTHERWISE STARTS AN UNPAID ITEM CASE

CANADA POST IS OUR PRIMARY SHIPPING PROVIDER AND ALL RATESREFLECT WHAT THEY CHARGE US. WE DO NOTAIM TO MAKE A PROFIT ON OUR SHIPPING

LOCAL PICKUP IN OTTAWA IS AVAILABLE

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS

***