Produced to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII, this regal Antique Coronation 1902 Commemorative Plate features decoration of Edward VII and his wife, Queen Alexandra of Denmark, set within regal portrait frames. Between them, golden rays emanate from a grand crown. The Union Jack flag and the Royal Standard flank the portrait images, interspersed with pink roses, lavender thistles and green shamrocks representing the countries of England, Scotland and Ireland. 

With prettily pierced detailing scattered around the rim and Art Nouveau-style lettering, this lovely find is sure to make a striking impression. Along with an originally scheduled coronation date of June 26, 1902, the decorative plate proclaims 'May Their Reign Be Glorious' and asserts Edward VII's divine right of accession as the eldest son of the beloved Queen Victoria with the phrase 'Dieu et Mon Droit.' In bright colors that promise to bring cheer to any display, we are confident this earnest and charming plate will become a beloved addition to your collection.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good original antique condition. 1.25"H x 8.25" in diameter.

Learn More About Edward VII

Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from January 1901 until his death on May 6, 1910. He was the first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, which was renamed the House of Windsor by his son, George V. Before his accession to the throne, Edward held the title of Prince of Wales, and has the distinction of being heir apparent to the throne longer than anyone in English or British history. During the long widowhood of his mother, Queen Victoria, he was largely excluded from political power and came to personify the fashionable, leisured elite.

The Edwardian period, which covered Edward's reign and was named after him, coincided with the start of a new century and saw significant changes in technology and society. He was known for his work in fostering good relations between Great Britain and other European countries, especially France, for which he was popularly called "Peacemaker". Edward, mainly through his mother and his father-in-law, was related to nearly every other European monarch and came to be known as the "uncle of Europe". 

Learn More about Coronation Memorabilia

As a means to commemorate historic events - including coronations; silver, golden and diamond jubilees; royal weddings and royal visits to distant lands - artisans and craftspeople were commissioned to create beautiful pieces of memorabilia. Highly collectable, they are much more than mementos of an event long past. They are lovely pieces created to capture the spirit of their time as much as they capture our imaginations today.