Royal Crown Derby 1937 King George VI Coronation Large Mug

  
MAY 1937 Coronation George VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH. Royal Crown Derby 1937 Large Corronation Mug. Sepia portrait photo montages of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth are surrounded by lavish gilding of laurel garlands and the floral emblems of the United Kingdom. (Tudor Rose, Thistle, Leek and Shamrock) surmounted by a crown.

The gilding has been enhanced by hand raised paste gilt. On the reverse there are two monograms GR and ER for George Rex and Elizabeth RexUnderneed the handle and opposite, there are garlands of oak leaves and acorns, which represent The Royal House of Windsor. Measures 9.2cm high and 12.5cm wide. In excellent condition without chips, cracks or restoration. Printed factory mark to base for 1937.

This is a rare and exceptionally high quality piece.