An exquisite example of bone china artistry, this Vintage Limited Edition Royal Wedding Loving Cup was expertly produced by Paragon China to celebrate the 1981 marriage of the then Lady Diana Spencer to Prince Charles, son of Queen Elizabeth II. Gleaming on either side with articulated handles executed in a golden lion motif, this attractive souvenir remains nestled in its original deep burgundy presentation box. Lined with satin and embellished with gilt, the collectors' case opens to display both the cup and its accompanying Certificate of Authenticity in grand fashion.

Adorned in bright colors against the crisp white porcelain, a pair of portrait medallions emerge from among heraldic and botanic embellishments on the primary side of the cup. On the opposite side, a coat of arms is surmounted above the motto 'Ich Dien,' meaning 'I Serve.' The inner edge of this magnificent loving cup is smartly rimmed in a regal red background with the names 'Lady Diana Spencer' and 'The Prince of Wales.' Displayed within the cavity of the loving cup's resplendent handles, a commemoration notes the date and location of the ceremony.

On the lavish exterior of this lovely vessel, rims of gleaming bands of gold encircle the upper and lower perimeter. while the underside bears Paragon's Royal Warrants along with the number 421, marking the cup as number 421 out of 750. A Stoke-on-Trent manufacturer of bone china from 1919 to 1960 before its acquisition by Royal Doulton, Paragon was granted an impressive number of Royal Warrants by members of the Royal Family beginning in 1926.

First introduced to the public in conjunction with her impending marriage, Diana, Princess of Wales, promises to remain one of the most recognized and influential women in history. Deliberately lending influence to causes considered less glamorous than those typically undertaken by a woman of her position, Princess Diana's humanitarian interests included breaking early barriers in HIV/AIDS awareness, bringing attention to poverty & homelessness, confronting myths surrounding leprosy, introducing the dangers of landmines to a worldwide audience and removing stigmas surrounding mental illness. Her personal mission and commitment to non-profit work as patron and president to more than 100 organizations earned the respect and adoration of people across the globe, ensuring a legacy that will surely endure for generations to come.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good vintage condition. Cup measures 5.5"H x 8.5"W x 5.5" in diameter. 

Learn More About Royal Family Memorabilia

As a means to commemorate historic events through the ages - 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 works of art, lovingly created to capture the spirit of their time as much as they capture our imaginations today.