Lot 413:
Sold for: £6
Description
A collection of British royal commemorative ceramics comprising mugs, beakers, plates, bells, a lidded jar, and a money box. The pieces are primarily constructed from bone china and fine earthenware, featuring transfer-printed decoration of various British monarchs and royal events. Notable subjects include the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary in 1935, the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937, the 1953 Coronation and 1977 Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, and the 1981 wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales. The collection includes a circular plate commemorating the 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1992) and an octagonal plate for the 1935 Silver Jubilee.
Several items bear printed marks to the underside. One bell base features a blue printed mark reading EST. 1775, AYNSLEY, MADE IN ENGLAND, FINE ENGLISH, BONE CHINA. A blue and white drum-shaped money box is marked THE ROYAL WEDDING, JULY 1981, ADAMS, Made in England. A mug base displays a brown printed mark with a crown logo reading ESTD 1801, CROWN, STAFFORDSHIRE, FINE BONE CHINA, ENGLAND. Another mug base carries a blue backstamp reading EST. 1775, AYNSLEY, MADE IN ENGLAND, FINE ENGLISH, BONE CHINA. Other pieces feature various printed commemorative inscriptions and unreadable backstamps.
Condition report:
The collection is in good vintage condition overall. The octagonal King George V plate shows visible surface crazing and small dark pitting spots on the reverse (photo 6). Some mugs exhibit light surface dirt and shelf wear to the unglazed foot rims (photo 9). Minor rubbing to the gilt rims is present on several pieces. No major chips or cracks are visible in the provided photographs.
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