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Huntley & Palmers Card Advert A172
Huntley & Palmers Card Advert A172
Original, quality 1930's shop card advert with a coloured illustration of "HRH The Prince of Wales" later to become the abdicated King Edward VII. This example has "by appointment" above with the Prince of Wales Feathers and beneath for "Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, Reading & London England". This example has been framed and glazed recently. The two eyes to the top originally held a cord for wall hanging and all is complete otherwise but with some scuffs and rubbing. The first we have seen of this advert.

Exterior frame 26.75" x 18.5".

Interior frame 25.75" x 17.25".

 
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Price: £300.00




1979 Coalbrookdale Commemorative Ashtray A70
1979 Coalbrookdale Commemorative Ashtray A70
Original, quality oval shaped cast iron ashtray with three cigarette rests, an embossed detail of the iron bridge and "Coalbrookdale The Ironbridge 1779 - 1979". Relatively modern for Below Stairs but a special event. All original just cleaned and waxed and complete and in good order.

6" x 5" x 1".

 
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Price: £85.00




Betterwear Advert Ashtray A61
Betterwear Advert Ashtray A61
Original, quality pressed tin square ashtray with four corner cigarette rests and embossed details to the centre of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to commemorate the coronation in 1937 and around the rim for "Betterwear Mops, Polishes & Brushes". Cleaned and lacquered and complete and in good order.

4" x 4" x 0.25" front to back.

 
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Price: £56.00




1902 Coronation Mug CC280
1902 Coronation Mug CC280
Original, quality white ceramic mug with a side handle and detailed in colour to the front with two figures either side of a shield shaped Royal Coat of Arms and entitled above "Coronation June 26th 1902". The reverse is also in colour in a laurel wreath surrounding "King of Great Britain & Ireland & of the British Dominions Beyond the Seas" and "Emperor of India". The underside "Foley China England" for the manufacturer and the registration number for the year 1902. All is complete and in good order.

3" tall x 3" diam.

3.75" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £23.00




1911 Coronation Mug CC279
1911 Coronation Mug CC279
Original, quality white ceramic mug with a handle to the side and detailed in colour to the front with a cameo of each "King George V & Queen Mary and a swag ribbon detailed June 22nd to commemorate the coronation of George V 1911". The underside is illustrated with a green sheaf of cereal and "CWS" and "Longton" and the reverse "Strensall". Complete and in good order.

2.75" tall.

3 1/8" top diam.

4" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £23.00




Pair of 1937 Coronation Busts CC278
Pair of 1937 Coronation Busts CC278
Original, pair of Coronation Busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Issued for the Coronation of May 12 1937. These may well have been overpainted a gold colour or are in the original faded looking original paint. These busts are hollow and moulded in pale pottery, both are complete and both with the odd chip to the paint finish, otherwise complete and in good and working order.

6.25" tall x 4.25" widest.

2.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £89.00




1897 Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Plate CC276
1897 Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Plate CC276
Original, quality circular ceramic plate, highly decorated with scenes of sporting events and pasttimes, all in orange transfer printing with all scenes surrounding a central cameo of the bust of Queen Victoria and other information detailed in panels to include "Ascended the Throne 1837", "Proclaimed Empress 1876", "Birth of Princess Victoria May 24th 1819", "Married to Prince Albert Feb 10th 1840", "Albert Edward Prince of Wales Born Nov 21st, 1841". The reverse is printed "SB & S & Logo" and with the registration number for the year 1897. All is perfect and the first we have seen of this model. Complete and in good order.

9" diam.

0.5" tall.

 
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Price: £115.00




1887 Queen Victoria's Jubilee Plate CC275
1887 Queen Victoria's Jubilee Plate CC275
Original, quality octagonal shaped white ceramic plate issued to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victorias' 50 Years Reign on the Throne of England as Queen. The best we have seen. This fantastic well detailed plate has it all and says it all in good clear and sharp detail mainly in black and all about "The British Empire". The reverse has the registration number for the year 1887 and all is perfect.

11" diam widest.

1" front to back.

 
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Price: £135.00




1937 Coronation Engraved Glass Tankard CC274
1937 Coronation Engraved Glass Tankard CC274
Original, quality clear glass pint tankard issued to commemorate The Coronation of King George VI on "May 12th 1937" with good engraved detail as such with the Royal Monogram & Crown to the front, "The Stuart Descant from Robert the Steward 1371 to King George VI 1936" to the reverse and to the underside "Only 1000 of these numbered tankards have been made by Thomas Goode & Co Ltd London, Copyright Herbert Goode 1937" and "This is No 162" within an engraved wreath. Superb engraving, super condition, and the first we have seen.

5.25" tall x top diam 3.25".

Base 3.25" diam.

5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £156.00




1902 Coronation Tin CC273
1902 Coronation Tin CC273
Original, quality tin in the form of an iron-bound trunk issued to celebrate the Coronation of King Edward VI and Queen Alexandra, 26th June 1902. The top of the hinged lid has cameos of The King and Queen with the Lion and Unicorn on either side. Each of the four side panels represents England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales. Some scuffs but generally a good clean example complete.

4.5" tall.

6" wide x 4.25".

 
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Price: £85.00




Clifton Suspension Bridge Plate CC271
Clifton Suspension Bridge Plate CC271
Original, quality 1920's souvenir plate with a coloured illustration and title swag for "Clifton Suspension Bridge", and a wide pink border. The reverse is printed in red "Made in Germany". One minuscule chip to the rim, almost invisible, otherwise complete and in good order.

8.25" diam

0.75" front to back.

 
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Price: £56.00




1902 Coronation Plate, 2 available CC270
1902 Coronation Plate, 2 available CC270
Original, quality 1902 coronation plate detailed "Coronation Day June 26th 1902" with portraits of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra and The Royal Coat of Arms with flags, all in colour and "Leyland". The reverse is transfer printed for the manufacturer "Boothe of Staffordshire" and detailed in script "The Gift of Mr & Mrs John Stanning". Complete and in good order.

9.25" x 1".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £68.00




1887 Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Plate CC268
1887 Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Plate CC268
Original, quality late 19th century octagonal shaped pale blue on white plate manufactured by "Mintons" to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. This, the first we have seen has great detail around the borders and to the central illustration. The Queen's Head and Shoulders in full Regalia has the Royal Crest in the background and is within an inner border stating " A.D.1887 The Fiftieth of Her Reign, Victoria Queen of England, Empress of Indian. The front has very clear detail and the reverse is impressed "Mintons" for the manufacturer and with the registration lozenge for the year 1886. Complete and in good order.

10.75" diam.

1" tall.

 
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Price: £156.00




Diamond Jubilee Ceramic Wall Plaque CC265
Diamond Jubilee Ceramic Wall Plaque CC265
Original, quality ceramic wall plate in the form of a faux picture frame issued in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's 60 years on the Throne as Queen. This plaque is the first we have seen and is in mint condition and has two holes to the top for a cord to wall mount it. The centre details Queen Victoria's Head and shoulder, surrounded by flags and other regalia. Complete and in good order.

8.5" x 7.75" x 1.25".

 
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Price: £156.00




Brass Tray Queen Victoria Jubliee 1887 CC264
Brass Tray Queen Victoria Jubliee 1887 CC264
Original, quality circular pressed brass drinks tray with embossed rope twist designs to the outer rim and embossed to the base with Queen Victoria's Head & Crown, a garland of thistles, roses, shamrocks and significant dates" and "born, crowned, married & jubilee 1887". The detail is well worn but clear enough to be read and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

12" diam x 0.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £65.00




1937 Coronation Beaker CC263
1937 Coronation Beaker CC263
Original, quality ceramic beaker issued by the "London County Council" to celebrate the Coronation of "King George VI & Queen Elizabeth" in "May 1937". The front is decorated with a coloured Royal Coat of Arms and the reverse the logo and name "London County Council". These were probably given to school pupils of the area. The underside is detailed for the manufacturer "Mintons England". Complete and in good order.

4.25" tall.

Top 3.5" diam.

2" base diam.

 
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Price: £45.00




H.R.H. Prince of Wales Plate CC260
H.R.H. Prince of Wales Plate CC260
Original, quality circular ceramic plate issued in 1920 to Commemorate H.R.H. The Prince of Wales Royal Visit to Canada. The coloured illustration to the front shows H.R.H. in Suit and Hat with a background of Maple leaves, the National Emblem for Canada, H.R.H. later abdicated from taking the Throne of England as King in 1937. The reverse is printed for the manufacturer "Grimmwades Staff" and "Made in England". Complete and in good order. This is the first we have seen.

10" diam.

0.75" front to back.

 
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Price: £85.00




Edward VIII Coronation Teapot Stand CC258
Edward VIII Coronation Teapot Stand CC258
Original, quality circular ceramic teapot stand manufactured by 'Shelley' to commemorate "The Coronation of H.M. King Edward VIII 12th May 1937" ( The Coronation that never took place ). This clean example has a cameo of King Edward with the crown above and "Dieu et Mon Droit" beneath. The reverse is printed with "Shelley England" in two different type faces. All is complete and in good order.

5.75" diam x 0.5".

 
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Price: £68.00




Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Mug CC256
Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Mug CC256
Original, quality sepia-coloured ceramic mug with a side handle and sepia decoration to the front of both the Young and Old head of Queen Victoria beneath her crown, with ribbon swags detailed "1837 - 1887" and "Paddington 1887". The first we have seen of this model. Complete and in good order.

3.25" tall x 3.25" diam.

4.5" wide including handle".

 
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Price: £85.00




Queen Elizabeth Coronation Glass Tankard CC251
Queen Elizabeth Coronation Glass Tankard CC251
Original, quality cut glass pint sized tankard with a side handle and top quality cut and engraved glass decorations. The front has a crown above "ER II" above "Coronation June 2nd 1953" and the reverse has a floral tribute encompassing Roses for England, Thistles for Scotland, a daffodil for Wales & Shamrocks for Ireland. Perfect, complete and the first we have seen.

5.5" tall.

3.25" top diam.

5.25" wide including side handle.

 
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Price: £85.00




1902 Bolton Christmas Plate CC249
1902 Bolton Christmas Plate CC249
Original, quality flow blue on white dinner sized plate, manufactured by Wedgwood and transfer printed to the centre with "T. Calderbank & Co, 275 Lever St. Bolton", "The Cheap Shop", "Christmas 1902", "Established 1870". The border design in blue is of garlands of flowers and the reverse is impressed for the manufacturer and printed for the same. All is complete and in good order.

9.25" x 1".

 
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Price: £85.00




1887 Commemorative Brass Tray CC245
1887 Commemorative Brass Tray CC245
Original, quality hand beaten rectangular shaped brass tray with a gallery all round and an embossed design to the panel with 'VR', a galleon ship in full sail and "1837 Jubilee 1887" and "Weymouth et Melcombe Regis" and The Crown to the top. A most unusual item issued to Commemorate Queen Victoria's 50 Years on The Throne, her Golden Jubilee. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

12.5" x 9.75" x 1".

 
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Price: £156.00




1911 Coronation Ribbon Plate, 2 available CC238
1911 Coronation Ribbon Plate, 2 available CC238
Original, quality white ceramic plate with a pink outer rim and a pierced border and transfer printed to the centre with a double cameo in colour of "HM Queen Mary" and "HM King George V", issued as a souvenir of their coronation on June 22nd 1911. Referred to as "Ribbon Plates" for ribbons were often threaded through the border. Complete and in good order.

7.5" diam x 1".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £23.00




British Empire Exhibition Souvenir CC233
British Empire Exhibition Souvenir CC233
Original, quality oval shaped chrome plated pill or similar, lidded box. The top of the lid is mounted with an enamelled plaque detailing "British Empire Exhibition Wembley 1924", in red, white and blue enamel with The King's Crown above. polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

2.75" x 1.5" x 1".

 
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Price: £56.00




South Australia Centenary Serviette Ring CC230
South Australia Centenary Serviette Ring CC230
Original, quality turned wooden serviette ring with an applied transfer commemorating "South Australia Centenary 1836 - 1936". A super piece of indigenous Australian timber, complete and in good and working order.

1.5" x 1.75" x 1.75".

 
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Price: £34.00




Preston Guild Sugar Bowl 1922 CC228
Preston Guild Sugar Bowl 1922 CC228
Original, quality white ceramic sugar bowl decorated to the front with cameos of "Mr Astley - Bell J.P. & Mrs Astley - Bell J.P", "Preston Guild Merchant" and "1922". Complete and in good order.

3" tall x 5.5" widest.

 
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Price: £34.00




Copper Bowl Inset with 1797 Cartwheel Penny CC227
Copper Bowl Inset with 1797 Cartwheel Penny CC227
Original, quality 19th century copper dish inset with a super condition 1797 copper cartwheel penny. The coins are detailed to the front with "Britannia" and "1797" for the date of issue and to the reverse "George III D.G. Rex for the Reigning Monarch of the time". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. Other similar may be available ref code: CC215.

4.75" diam x 0.5".

 
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Price: £56.00




Copper Bowl with 1797 Cartwheel Pennies CC215
Copper Bowl with 1797 Cartwheel Pennies CC215
Original petal shaped copper dishes with an inset 1797 all copper Cartwheel penny. The coins are marked to the front 'Brittania" and the date '1797' with a detail of Brittannia and to the reverse with the head of King George III and detailed Georgius III D.G.REX. In super condition. Not too rubbed. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Other similar may be available ref code: CC227.

4" diam.

1" deep.

 
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Price: £56.00




J.S. Fry and Sons Bi Centenary Medal CC214
J.S. Fry and Sons Bi Centenary Medal CC214
Original, quality bronze medalian in the original leather covered box issued to commemorate the Bi. Centenary of J.S Fry & Sons Ltd in 1928. One side has the Cocoa Tree and the other Joseph Fry 1728 - 1787. In mint condition.

Box 3.25 square and 0.75".

Meddion 2" diam.

 
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Price: £65.00




1937 Coronation Diary Blotter CC209
1937 Coronation Diary Blotter CC209
Original, quality unused and very clean diary with blotter pages issued as a souvenir of the Coronation of King Edward VIII which of course did not take place. This example was produced as a promotional item for "N. Nichols Baker & Confectioner of Bell Street Whitchurch Hampshire". Apart from a few very minor scuffs to the cover all is in mint condition and complete and in good order.

10.25" x 8" x 0.25".

 
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Price: £56.00




Silver Jubilee Mug CC205
Silver Jubilee Mug CC205
Original, quality sepia decorated tapered mug issued to commemorate The Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary in 1935. This example with a side loop handle has the Royal Coat of Arms and "May 6th 1935" to one side, a cameo of The King and Queen with "1910 - 1935" to the other and "From Lord & Lady Gladstone of Hawarden". The first we have seen. Complete and in good order.

3.5" tall.

3.75" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £45.00




1953 Coronation Glass Tankard CC199
1953 Coronation Glass Tankard CC199
Original, quality clear glass small tankard with a side loop handle, the front is transfer printed with detail of The Royal Coat of Arms with the unicorn and the lion and "Coronation of Queen Elizabeth June 2nd 1953". Perfect, unused and complete and in good order. The first we have seen. 4" tall x 4.5" wide including handle.

Top 2.75" diam.

Base 2.25" diam.

 
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Price: £23.00




1902 Coronation Ribbon Plate, 2 available CC189
1902 Coronation Ribbon Plate, 2 available CC189
Original, quality ceramic "ribbon plate" with a pierced design and transfer printed to the centre with cameos of Queen Alexandra and King Edward VII Issued to commemorate Their Coronation in 1902. Complete and in good order.

8.75" x 1".

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £23.00




1953 Coronation Glass Beaker CC182
1953 Coronation Glass Beaker CC182
Original, quality pale blue overlaid on clear moulded glass beaker, transfer decorated to the front in colour with the Royal Coat of Arms and "Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II June 2nd, 1953". This beaker was issued to commemorate the coronation, and was given one to each child at school. Complete and in good order.

4.75" tall.

2.75" widest.

 
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Price: £18.00




1924 Wembley Exhibition Baby Plate CC180
1924 Wembley Exhibition Baby Plate CC180
Original, quality circa 1900, white ceramic babies bowl with a transfer to the rim "Baby Plate" and a colourful cameo of the logo and detail for "The British Empire Exhibition" at Wembley in 1924. The reverse is stamped for the manufacturer "Couldon England".

Perfect. 8" diam.

1.5" tall.

 
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Price: £34.00




Seaton Delaval Commemorative Plate CC178
Seaton Delaval Commemorative Plate CC178
Original, quality circular white ceramic tea plate with cameos of Queen Mary and King George V issued to commemorate the Coronation on July 8th 1911. Also detailed for The "Children's Treat.", "Seaton Delaval" July 8th 1911. Complete and in good order.

6" diam.

0.75" front to back.

 
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Price: £23.00




Royal Worcester 1896 Plate CC175
Royal Worcester 1896 Plate CC175
Original, quality white ceramic plate decorated in pastel purple detail and with three sepia cameos. The cameos are of The Mayoress and Mayor of Worcester, The Rt Hon. Lady Mary Lygon and The Rt Hon Earl Beauchamp. The detail also includes '1896' and A Coat of Arms. The reverse is printed with the logo for Royal Worcester and all is complete and in good order.

9.25" x 1".

 
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Price: £45.00




Darlington 1911 Coronation Plate CC174
Darlington 1911 Coronation Plate CC174
Original, quality 8.25" diam decorated white ceramic plate, issued to commemorate the Coronation of King George V & Queen Mary on June 22nd 1911. This example was manufacturer for the Borough of "Darlington" and details cameos of the King and Queen, has the Ox Roast on the spit and the names of prominent members The Mayor & Councillors. Complete and in good order.

8.25" diam.

1" tall.

 
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Price: £85.00




Union Success 1895 Jug CC172
Union Success 1895 Jug CC172
Original, quality late 19th century two tone glazed pub bar water jug embossed "Union is strength. To commemorate the Herefordshire Biddily. Radcliffe Cooke Union Success in July 1895 Rankin" and the front has a raised shield detailing Union is strength. A most unusual jug the first we have seen. Complete and in good and working order.

6" tall x 7.5" wide including handle.

6" front to back.

 
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Price: £68.00




1924 Empire Exhibition Souvenir CC171
1924 Empire Exhibition Souvenir CC171
Original, quality Crested China souvenir in the shape of a Bishop's Mitre hat with the coloured crest for the 1924 British Empire Exhibition at Wembley. The underside is transfer printed in black for the manufacturer 'Wembley China' with the standing Wembley Lion. Complete and in good order.

2.25" tall.

1.75" widest.

 
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Price: £34.00




1902 Coronation Lithophane Mug Lathom and Burscough CC165
1902 Coronation Lithophane Mug Lathom and Burscough CC165
Original, quality bone china coffee can shaped mug with "ERVII 1902" with a crown over in red, yellow and blue on white. The Lithophane panel to the base interior shows quite clearly King Edward VII. The reverse is detailed "Lathom & Burscough Coronation Celebrations". Perfect with not a blemish in sight.

2.5" tall x 2.75" diam.

3.5" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £23.00




1911 Coronation Babies Plate CC164
1911 Coronation Babies Plate CC164
Original, quality white ceramic Babies plate decorated with coloured detail of King George V Coronation in 1911. The top rim is printed "Souvenir of the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary". The reverse is detailed "Shelley late Foley England" for the maker. The first we have seen of this Babies Plate.

Base 8.25" diam + 1.5" tall.

Top 7.5" diam.

 
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Price: £56.00




Gladstone Plate CC160
Gladstone Plate CC160
Original, quality octagonal, off white coloured plate with a black transfer printed head and shoulders of W.Gladstone Prime Minister 1880 . 1886. Much detail to the front of this plate detailing W.Gladstone's Achievements. The reverse of this plate has the beehive trademark for the manufacturer Wallis Gimson & Co and the registration number for the year 1886. One minuscule chip to the rear of the rim otherwise complete and in order.

11" widest diam.

1" front to back.

 
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Price: £45.00




Pair of Vases Marsden Equitable Industrial Society Ltd CC156
Pair of Vases Marsden Equitable Industrial Society Ltd CC156
Pair of original, quality souvenir ceramic vases issued to commemorate the Jubilee of 50 years "1859 to 1909" of the "Marsden Equitable Industrial Society Ltd". These yellow and brown vases have top side handles, embossed bead decoration and are detailed in gold coloured print to the fronts as above and "CWS" to the underside for Co-operative Wholesale Society. Complete and in good order.

9.5" tall.

4.25" widest.

Base 3".

 
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Price: £30.00




Silver Jubilee Mug 1935 CC154
Silver Jubilee Mug 1935 CC154
Original, quality white ceramic mug with a side handle and transfer printed detail to the front and back. The front has cameos of King George V and Queen Mary, Flags and Coat of Arms, "Silver Jubilee" and "Long Live Their Majesties". The back transfer in silver coloured text "Pangbourne May 6th 1935".

Perfect. 2.75" tall.

2.75" diam.

Widest 3.75" including handle.

 
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Price: £23.00




Calder Vale 1911 Jubilee Mug CC148
Calder Vale 1911 Jubilee Mug CC148
Original, quality fine china mug issued to commemorate the coronation of King George V. This pretty and colourful example has a cameo of Queen Mary and one of King George V with a Crown between with a pink drape beneath, all to the front of the mug. The reverse is detailed in pink "Calder Vale Coronation Festival June 23rd, 1911". Complete and in good order.

3.25" tall.

3" base diam.

4.25" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £23.00




1911 Coronation Beaker Marlborough CC137
1911 Coronation Beaker Marlborough CC137
Original, quality, white ceramic beaker with transfer details in sepia issued to commemorate the coronation of King George V in 1911. This example has the Coat of Arms of Marlborough in Wiltshire and "Thomas Free Mayor". The underside is printed with the logo for Royal Doulton and all is complete and in good order.

4" tall x top diameter 3.5".

 
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Price: £34.00




Opening Ceremony Scissors CC136
Opening Ceremony Scissors CC136
Pair of original, quality, silver handled scissors used for an opening ceremony in Kingston-Upon- Hull in 1935, in the original shaped and fitted box. The case has a hinged lid, cream silk lining to the lid, black velvet to the base, gold tooled leather cloth to the outer and a gilded commemoration plaque to the top of the hinged lid. The plaque is engraved "Presented to Ald. A. Stark, J.P. and Lord Mayor of Kingston-Upon-Hull on the occasion of the opening by him of Hull's Super Service Station for Automobile Purchases (Hull) Ltd, 10th July 1935". The silver handled scissors are hallmarked for "Birmingham 1934" and engraved with the initials "A" and "S". All is in super condition, the scissors having little use only and the box is in near mint as you can get. What a most unusual opening ceremony.

Box 9.25" x 4.25".

0.75" front to back.

Scissors 7.5" x 2.25".

 
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Price: £145.00




Queen Victoria Jubilee Plate CC133
Queen Victoria Jubilee Plate CC133
Original, quality, circular and dished wall plate with four holes to the reverse for a hanging string. This unusual example has a good detailed coloured cameo of a bust of Queen Victoria within a decorative frame with a crown over, with "1837" and "1897" either side, the outer border is a flat gilt coloured embossed design of flowers. A super plaque commemorating the 60 year reign of Queen Victoria on her Diamond Jubilee.

8" diameter.

0.75" front to back.

 
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Price: £45.00




1902 Coronation Enamelled Mug CC123
1902 Coronation Enamelled Mug CC123
Original, quality, very clean, decorated in colour enamelled mug issued to commemorate the Coronation in 1902 of King Edward VII and Alexandra. This example, the first we have seen, has a central picture of the map of the 'British Empire' above the Royal Coat of Arms and a cameo of Alexandra to the left and King Edward to the right. Some very minor chips otherwise complete and in superb order.

3" tall x 3" diameter.

4" front to back including handle.

 
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Price: £56.00




Doulton Gladstone Jug CC115
Doulton Gladstone Jug CC115
Original, quality, late 19th century, buff coloured and glazed stoneware jug, with a rear loop handle, a pouring lip and a variety of brown and pale green glazed sections. The front is decorated in tube lined detail "William Ewart Gladstone, Effort, Honest, Manful, Humble", "Effort Suceeds By Its Reflective Action Upon Character, Better Than Success". The front also has a cameo of Gladstone in relief. A super jug issued by Doulton in 1881 to 1914. One miniscule chip to the pouring lip and some minor blemishes on the tube line decorations, otherwise complete and in superb order.

9" tall.

6.5" wide.

7.5" front to back including handle.

 
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Price: £115.00




1935 Jubilee Mug CC109
1935 Jubilee Mug CC109
Original, quality, ceramic mug issued to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935. The front has a coloured detail of the King and Queen, the reverse has a small coloured detail and the other side has black type detail "With Compliments of The Petty Officers' Mess Devonport 1935". The underside is printed for the manufacturer "George Jones and Sons Crescent". Perfect and complete.

3.25" tall x 3.25".

4.25" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £18.00




Chorley Jubilee Mug CC108
Chorley Jubilee Mug CC108
Original, quality, white ceramic mug, with a tapered body and a side loop handle. This example has a black transfer picture to one side of the "Town Hall Chorley", to the other "Chorley Jubilee 1881 - 1931" and the town coat of arms. The underside is detailed for the manufacturer "Wagstaff and Brunt Longton Staffs". Perfect and Complete.

3.5" tall.

Base 3.25" diameter.

Widest including handle 4.5".

 
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Price: £18.00




1902 Coronation Mug CC106
1902 Coronation Mug CC106
Original, quality, Royal Doulton porcelain mug, with a side handle and decoration commemorating the Coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. One side has The King and Queen Alexandra in colour beneath the crown, another side has a sepia print of a lion holding a shield detailing the coronation with "Coronation Postponed Until The 9th of August" and the third panel details the coat of arms for 'Stowmarket'. The underside has the lion on a crown logo for 'Royal Doulton'. All is in super condition with no chips or cracks.

3" tall x 3" diameter.

4" wide including handle.

 
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Price: £30.00




Holcombe Ribbon Plate CC96
Holcombe Ribbon Plate CC96
Original, quality 1920's, white ceramic circular ribbon plate, with a coloured central panel depicting a memorial stone entitled "Pilgrims Cross, Holcombe Moor, Holcombe". This stone shows details to two sides relating to charters of gifted land in Holcombe forrest in AD1176 and AD1125 and when land was gifted by King Charles II to the Manor in AD1662. A good clean plate, complete and in good order. Ribbon plates were referred to as such for coloured ribbons were often threaded though the pierced decoration and hung on the wall.

8.5" diameter x 1" front to back.

 
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Price: £65.00




Preston Guild Merchant Mug, 3 available CC94
Preston Guild Merchant Mug, 3 available CC94
Original, quality, ceramic mug issued in 1922 to commemorate the "Preston Guild Merchant", "Granted By Royal Charter of Henry II AO1180" and decorated with leaves and an armorial crest in colour, with two cameos in sepia, one entitled "Mr Astley-Bell J.P" and the other "Mrs Astley-Bell J.P", the reverse is also detailed in colour "1180 over 1922" and surrounded with a laurel wreath. Perfect.

Base 3.5" diameter x 3.5" tall.

4.5" wide including handle.

Price is for each.

 
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Price: £18.00




Doulton Commemorative Beaker CC92
Doulton Commemorative Beaker CC92
Original, quality, two tone stoneware beaker, manufactured by Royal Doulton to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1902. The top glazed band is in chocolate brown over the pale brown main body and the detailing in sepia is a cameo of King Edward and Queen Alexandra, surrounded with Tudor roses, thistle heads and shamrocks, with a ribbon swag beneath "Crowned 26th June 1902". The underside of the beaker has the impressed 'lion on a crown' logo, "Royal Doulton England" and "5201". Perfect. Another identical may well be available, with just a different number impressed to the underside.

5" tall.

Top diameter 3.25" x base 2.25".

 
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Price: £89.00




Doulton Commemorative Beaker CC91
Doulton Commemorative Beaker CC91
Original, quality, two tone stoneware beaker, manufactured by Royal Doulton to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1902. The top glazed band is in chocolate brown over the pale brown main body and the detailing in sepia is a cameo of King Edward and Queen Alexandra, surrounded with Tudor roses, thistle heads and shamrocks, with a ribbon swag beneath "Crowned 26th June 1902". The underside of the beaker has the impressed 'lion on a crown' logo, "Royal Doulton England" and "1387". Perfect. Another identical may well be available, with just a different number impressed to the underside.

5" tall.

Top diameter 3.25" x base 2.25".

 
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Price: £89.00




1911 Glasgow Exhibition Jug CC70
1911 Glasgow Exhibition Jug CC70
Original, quality small clear glass water jug with a pouring lip, a super loop handle and acid etched panels to each side. One side details "A Present From The Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow 1911" with the city Coat of Arms and the other side has a picture of presumably the exhibition building and underneath "Stewart Fountain Palace of History" and "Mrs Benzie".

5" tall x base diameter 2.75".

4.5" front to back including handle.

 
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Price: £34.00




Pair of Gladstone and Disraeli Cast Iron Plaques CC69
Pair of Gladstone and Disraeli Cast Iron Plaques CC69
A pair of original, quality, late 19th century, cast iron plaques depicting Gladstone and Disraeli, both Prime Ministers during Queen Victoria's reign. These plaques have been finished in a matt gilt colour and are fitted within wide circular wooden frames. All is complete and in superb order. The first we have seen.

Cast iron plaque 7" diameter.

Total size 12" diameter.

1.25" front to back.

 
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Price: £115.00




1902 Lithophane Cup CC28
1902 Lithophane Cup CC28
Original, quality bone china teacup, with the monogram of King Edward V11 beneath the crown over '1902'. This was issued to commemorate the coronation in 1902, with the lithophane portrait of the King to the base of the cup. An unusual example, detailed for the 'Preston Guild'. Complete and in good order.

3" tall x 2.75" diameter.

 
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Price: £18.00




1897 Jubilee Horse Brass HB157
1897 Jubilee Horse Brass HB157
Original, quality heavy horse cast brass faceplate issued to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897, 60 years on the throne. This super example has the head of Queen Victoria beneath a crown with cut out 'VR' and 1837, 1897 and 'Record Reign'. The top of the loop is also impressed 'Reign'. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

4.25" tall.

3.75" wide.

 
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Price: £45.00




1902 Edward VII Horse Brass HB24
1902 Edward VII Horse Brass HB24
Original, quality, pressed, heavy horse brass faceplate, issued to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. Punched engraved to the front 'God Save The King Edward VII' and with a good patination to the reverse. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

3.5" wide x 4" tall.

 
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Price: £45.00




Pair of 1902 Coronation Horse Brasses HB5
Pair of 1902 Coronation Horse Brasses HB5
Original, quality, heavy horse face piece with pair of brasses engraved Edward VII 1902 and maker's plate 'Keith Maker Sutherland'. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order.

18.5" long.

 
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Price: £89.00




Railwayman's Convalescent Home Doulton Jug J215
Railwayman's Convalescent Home Doulton Jug J215
Original, quality 1920's two tone glazed water jug in dark blue and stoneware colours. This example has a pouring lip and ribbed handle to the side. The central stoneware coloured panel has a sepia illustration of buildings and a circular crest detailing "The Railwayman's Convalescent Home, Herne Bay Kent" and the underside is impressed with the Royal Doulton logo of a lion on a crown and "9374". All is complete and in good order.

7" tall.

Body 4.5" diam.

Total including handle 6" wide.

 
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Price: £85.00




1895 Commemorative Wedgwood Jug J208
1895 Commemorative Wedgwood Jug J208
Original, quality blue and white ceramic water jug with an illustration of Josiah Wedgwood to each side, a pouring lip and a side strap handle. The front of this example has transfer printed detail of a ribbon swag detailing "Josiah Wedgwood 1730 to 1795". This jug was issued in 1895 to commemorate the centenary of J. Wedgwood's death. One minuscule, minor chip to the underside of the base, otherwise complete and in good and working order.

9.5" tall x 6.5".

6.5" including handle.

 
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Price: £78.00




Heavy Brass Plaque NP428
Heavy Brass Plaque NP428
Original, quality probably post-war heavy cast brass shield-shaped plaque with embossed detail of the Royal Crown of Queen Elizabeth within a circle detailing "Rex Dei Gratia" and "Fidelitas". No mounting holes but a wire from the reverse will enable it to be wall hung. All in the unpolished finish and waxed but can be polished to shiny brass on request at no extra cost.

8" tall x 7".

2" front to back.

 
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Price: £156.00




1919 World War Peace Mug M149
1919 World War Peace Mug M149
Original, quality white ceramic mug issued in 1919 to celebrate the end of the "First World War", "1914 to 1918". The front of this example has coloured details of Brittania between cameos of "Beatty" and "Haig" within laurel wreaths and "For Freedom & Honour", "Peace 1919". The reverse is detailed "A Souvenir of The Great War, Commenced Aug 14th 1914 Armistice Nov 11th 1918 & Peace Signed June 28th 1919". The underside is detailed for the manufacturer "Grimwades, Winton Stoke on Trent England" and all is complete and in good order.

2.75" tall x 3" diam.

3.75" including handle.

 
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Price: £56.00




1919 World War Peace Beaker M142
1919 World War Peace Beaker M142
Original, quality white ceramic beaker issued in 1919 to celebrate the end of the First World War 1914 to 1919. The front for this example has coloured detail of Brittania sitting before the flags of British Allied countries during the war. The reverse has details in black "Peace Celebration 1919 Presented by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen & Citzens of the City of Manchester William Kay Lord Mayor". The beaker is very crazed but otherwise is complete and a super example.

4.5" tall.

Top 2.75" diam.

Base 2.25" diam.

 
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Price: £56.00




Honour & Liberty Bowl M141
Honour & Liberty Bowl M141
Original, quality white ceramic bowl manufactured in 1914 the beginning of the First World War. This super bowl is decorated to the outside with two pictures of four flags of the Allies, one laurel wreath with "God Save The King" and line drawing illustrations of "HMS Lion", "HMS Iron Duke" and three early aircraft. The underside is detailed with the registration number for the year 1914 and for the manufacturer "Chelson China of England". Complete and in good order.

4.5" tall x 5.5" top diam.

3.25" diam.

 
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Price: £230.00




Warwick British Legion 1929 Mug M136
Warwick British Legion 1929 Mug M136
Original, quality Royal Blue ceramic drinking mug manufactured by "The Ashstead Pottery" and embossed "Warwick British Legion Christmas 1929" to the side and the logo for the "British Legion" to the other. Complete and in good order.

4.25" tall.

Base 3 3/8" diam.

4.5" widest including handle.

 
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Price: £45.00




Brass Dairy Can Match Striker MS55
Brass Dairy Can Match Striker MS55
Original, quality late 19th century brass match striker in the form of a dairy can. This good scaled down example has a brass body and lid, a copper shaped hinge and copper swing handle, a lift out match container and a ribbed underside. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

2.5" tall x 2.5" x 1.75".

 
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Price: £115.00




Childrens Alphabet Plate P116
Childrens Alphabet Plate P116
Original, quality mid to late 19th century children's ceramic plate embossed with the letters of the alphabet to the border and with a part coloured transfer detail to the centre "Playing at Lovers" with children dressed in adult outfits. Edges rubbed but otherwise complete and in good order.

7" diam.

0.75" front to back.

 
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Price: £56.00




1924 British Empire Exhibition Tin T128
1924 British Empire Exhibition Tin T128
Original, quality aluminium two piece spherical shaped chocolate tin detailed to the front "British Empire Exhibition 1924" and with the exhibition "Art Deco Lion" logo and the reverse "Liptons Souvenir Bowl". The underside is also detailed "Liptons Chocolates". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no exta cost and complete and in good and working order.

4" tall.

4.5" diam.

 
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Price: £68.00




1937 Coronation Tea Caddy T119
1937 Coronation Tea Caddy T119
Original, quality 1lb size Tea Caddy Tin decorated to the outside with a pictorial of King George VI to the front and Queen Elizabeth to the reverse, The King's Monogram with a Crown over, to both sides and The King's crown to the lid. A clean tin but it does have some scratches to one panel, otherwise complete and in good order. Another identical tin may well be available coded T118.

6.25" tall x 4" square.

 
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Price: £38.00




1937 Coronation Tea Caddy T118
1937 Coronation Tea Caddy T118
Original, quality 1lb size Tea Caddy Tin decorated to the outside with a pictorial of King George VI to the front and Queen Elizabeth to the reverse, The King's Monogram with a Crown over, to both sides and The King's crown to the lid. A clean tin but it does have some scratches to one panel, otherwise complete and in good order. Another identical tin may well be available coded T119.

6.25" tall.

4" square.

 
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Price: £38.00




Rothmans Cigarette Tin Maiden Voyage 1969 T113
Rothmans Cigarette Tin Maiden Voyage 1969 T113
Original, quality large decorated tin originally filled with "Rothmans King Sized Cigarettes" and issued on the maiden voyage of "RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Maiden Voyage in 1969". This very clean example in near mint condition has a super embossed detail of the very ship itself and is complete and in good order.

11.75" x 4" x 2".

 
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Price: £78.00




Grips Pastilles Silver Jubilee Tin T90
Grips Pastilles Silver Jubilee Tin T90
Original, quality small oval shaped tin with a cushioned top Issued by "Lightbrowns of Accrington" to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935. The top has two camoes of King George V and Queen Mary. These tins contained Pastilles Originally. Some rubbing but otherwise in super condition.

3" x 2.25" x 0.75".

 
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Price: £45.00




1911 Coronation Teapot Stand TPS7
1911 Coronation Teapot Stand TPS7
Original, quality two-colour glazed tile-shaped teapot stand issued to celebrate the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary on June 22nd 1911. This most unusual item has a double ceramic cameo in sepia of their Majesties beneath the crown to the centre and the following countries named to the corners and sides "England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales, India, Canada, Australia & South Africa". Each corner of this tile has a ball foot to the underside. Some crazing to the off-white central panel, some minor chips to the edges plus the top right corner has lost a large chip or two, otherwise all is complete and in good order.

6" square x 0.5" tall.

 
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Price: £68.00


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