Tulsa, OK
Details
- Dimensions
- 4.25ʺW × 4.25ʺD × 1ʺH
- Styles
- English
- French
- Traditional
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Glass
- Ironstone
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- minimal wear minimal wear less
- Description
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Charming trio of British & French items highlighting the English Monarchy and French / Anglo relations. The Collection consists of …
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Charming trio of British & French items highlighting the English Monarchy and French / Anglo relations. The Collection consists of a 1939 bowl (4.4"Dia. x 1"H) commemorating King George VI & Queen Elizabeth's royal month-long visit to Canada in May 1939. This historical visit, the first time a reigning souverign set foot on Canadian soil, solidified Canada strong place in the United Kingdom Commonwealth. The piece is adorned with the portrait of the Royals, the British Crown, the English & Canadian flags, a banner with the date of the visit, and a maple leaf flanked by the Royals' initials. Marked en verso, Made in England.
The second piece in the assortment is also in commemoration of a strong alliance, that of France & England. Fabricated for the Franco British Exhibition of 1908, a major, 6-month long arts & industrial fair held in London. The event was planned to celebrate the Entente Cordiale, signed in 1904 by the United Kingdom and France, and to promote cultural and business ties between the two nations. This diminutive jar (2.2" Dia. x 1.25"H), with its peach tinged glass bowl and porcelain lid, bears a central medallion with the flags of both countries and a banner proclaiming the fair. Unmarked.
The third piece in the collection is a shallow bowl (4.25"D x 1"D) in honor of the 90th birthday of the Queen Mother, August 4th 1990. A central medallion bears the portrait of the "Queen Mum" surrounded by 3-leaf clover which often is to represent Northern Ireland, thistle, a symbol of Scotland, daffodils, the national flower of wales, and Tudor (or Union) roses the heraldic floral emblem of England. Mark en verso of Wade Ceramic, the fabricator; Rington's Limitied, the retailer; dated 1990.
All are in excellent antique/vintage condition, vibrant colors, no chips, no cracks, no crazing, and very little wear.
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Tulsa, OK
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