ROYAL GALA COLLECTION 34 – Celebrating the CORONATION WHICH NEVER HAPPENED......

Well here it is, a bit of history. A rare and highly collectable /mug commemorating the Coronation of King Edward VIII in May 1937, made by Kensington Pottery, Hanley/Burslem, in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, in the very heartland of quality china production in England in the good old days..

What makes this rare beauty a true collector or even museum piece is that this coronation never took place.... based on a real royal love story.

The British establishment did not appreciate his love for a twice-divorced American (Wallis Simpson), lots of constitutional problems arose. Preparations for the May coronation had already begun and souvenirs were on sale (like this one) when Edward VIII decided to abdicate on 11 December 1936. His coronation was cancelled and the coronation of his brother George VI was held instead at the original date... what a beautiful script for yet another TV series.

Still, this rare cup can soon be yours for your collection and as a talking point with your friends enjoying a high tea.

Happy bidding.

Please note that payment is due within three working days.

Please note also that in addition to more royalty memorabilia we are also offering some interesting quality china items from England and wider Europe. We are slowly downsizing so there could indeed be one or two more treasures coming up for you soon.. and where possible we try to combine postage.

PS The cup stand 10 cm tall.