Description:
Two Minton Bone China Commemorative Beakers, England, 1937, each designed by John Wadsworth, gilt and polychrome enamel-decorated and produced in limited editions of 2,000, one with portrait of King Edward VIII, inscribed on the reverse May 12th 1937, number 192, ht. 4 1/8; the other with portraits of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth May 12th 1937, number 792, ht. 4 1/8 in.; printed marks.
Literature: Illustrated in Minton, by Joan Jones, pp. 282-83.
Estimate $300-500
Each in very good condition throughout with no evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.
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Keywords
Edward VIII, Elizabeth May, George VI, John Wadsworth, Joan Jones, United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
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Emily Stegner
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.