Produced more than a century ago to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII this matching Antique Edward VII 1902 Coronation Plate and Tumbler feature a grand transferware bust image of The King in full regalia.

Until recently, the longest serving Prince of Wales and monarch-in-waiting, Edward ascended the throne in 1901 at the age of 59 following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. Produced by Royal Doulton and Co of Burslem, England, both pieces feature the company's most noted coronation design motif for 1902.

Found at market outside of London, the plate is prettily accentuated by a detailed rim surrounding the stately portrait. Articulated flourishes touched by whispers of the original gilt finish are interspersed among the filigreed latticework. The tumbler, or beaker, depicts the identical likeness with commemorative detail on the reverse - Edward VII's Royal Cypher with stylized interlaced letters 'ERVII' is surmounted by 'CORONATION 1902' and the Imperial State Crown.

Lovely finds from a significant passage of one historic era to another, these noble artifacts from one of England's most desired pottery makers promise to become highlights within the most royal of collections.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. Plate and tumbler sold separately. In fair original antique condition with signs of age and discoloration as seen in the alternate images. Plate measures 8.75". Tumbler measures 3.75"H x 3.5" 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.