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Cup and saucer: C.18 & A & B-1990

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Factory: Foley China Works
E. Brain & Co.

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Description

Cup, saucer, and plate set commemorating the 1937 Coronation. Bone china, transfer printed in black and painted in blue, green, yellow, orange and dark pink enamel colours.
On the cup, the Coronation coach is going to the right, followed by a man on horseback and an Indian man, whose train is held by two Indian boys. Behind there are three crowned poles supporting bunting, and a banner inscribed 'LONG LIVE THE KING'. The rim is encircled by a blue band, and there is a blue stroke down the back of the handle.
The saucer is decorated with the Coronation coach going to the left, with a banner above inscribed 'CORONATION', surrounded by bunting with a trumpet at the top, and a blue flag charged with a crown. The rim is encircled by a blue band.
The plate is decorated with an open carriage going to the left, with a banner above inscribed 'CORONATION', and a similar border to the saucer.

Place(s) associated

  • Fenton ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1990-11-26) by Andrew, Margaret, Mrs

Dating

20th Century
Production date: AD 1937

Materials used in production

Enamel
Bone china

Techniques used in production

Transfer printing
Enamelling

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: FOLEY CHINA/1937/CORONATION SOUVENIR/MADE IN ENGLAND
  • Method of creation: Transfer printed in black
  • Type: Maker's mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.18 & A & B-1990
Primary reference Number: 209392
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Audit data

Created: Friday 5 August 2016 Updated: Tuesday 8 December 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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