Lot 380: An Assortment of Commemorative Ceramics and Metalware
An assortment of items comprising commemorative mugs, a novelty condiment pot, a heraldic plate, and metalware. The collection includes a porcelain mug commemorating the 1911 coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, decorated with transfer-printed portraits within gilded foliate borders and bearing the inscription CROWNED JUNE 22nd 1911. A white ceramic mug commemorates the launch of the submarine HMS Talent on 15 April 1988 by the Princess Royal, featuring printed text and a graphic. The group also contains a green-glazed earthenware novelty pot moulded in the form of an apple with a leaf-style handle on the lid, embossed with the words Apple Sauce. Also present is a white porcelain plate with a gilded rim and a central heraldic crest depicting a lion rampant. The lot is completed by two tapered metal cups or measures showing a dark surface patina, one of which has a scrolled handle. A small adhesive tag is present with the numbers 19 19.
Condition report:
The items are in varied condition consistent with age and use. There is noticeable wear and rubbing to the gilded rim of the George V coronation mug. The metalware shows a heavy surface patina and oxidisation throughout. No significant chips or cracks are visible to the ceramic components from the provided viewpoint.
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