Edward Viii Coronation Appraisal

King Edward VIII Coronation Commemorative Teacup and Saucer

This is a commemorative teacup and saucer set, likely made of porcelain or fine china, celebrating King Edward VIII. The cup is predominantly white with a glazed finish and features a transfer-printed portrait of Edward VIII on one side. The portrait is set within a circular frame with red and blue bands. Below the portrait, text in black reads 'GOD BLESS OUR KING EDWARD VIII REX, IMPERATOR'. The bottom of the cup shows a faint red mark, possibly a manufacturer's mark or an identifying number that is not clearly legible but appears to be in an Asian script or style, perhaps indicating its origin. The handle is a simple, C-shaped loop. The saucer is also white with a glazed finish and features a thin gold-colored band around its rim, which appears to be slightly worn in places. There are no visible chips or cracks on either piece, indicating a relatively good state of preservation, though some surface wear, particularly to the gold rim on the saucer and potentially minor fading of the transfer print, is evident consistent with its age. Given the subject matter, the item dates to 1936, the year of Edward VIII's short reign, making it a relatively rare and historically significant piece due to his abdication. The craftsmanship appears to be typical of commemorative ware from that era, focused on the decorative element rather than highly refined porcelain artistry, though the printing is clear and well-applied.