Vintage King George VI and Royal Family 1937 Coronation Pitcher
Vintage King George VI and Royal Family 1937 Coronation Pitcher
$72.00
George had never expected to be king. Born Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George, he was the second son of King George V, and therefore was behind his elder brother Edward in the line of succession.
On the death of his father in 1936, Prince Edward became King Edward VIII. Shortly thereafter, the monarchy was thrown into crisis by Edward's desire to marry the twice-divorced American Mrs. Wallis Simpson. Edward was faced with a choice: renounce Wallis Simpson or abdicate the throne. He chose the latter option and his brother reluctantly became King George VI on December 11, 1936.
Leading Britain through the dark days of World War II, King George VI became one of her most beloved kings.
Produced in 1937, we are pleased to present a charming pitcher commemorating the coronation of King George VI and celebrating the entire Royal Family. Decorated on one side with a sepia-toned image of the King and Queen along with the young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, the reverse side of the pitcher is crested with a regal coat-of-arms style frame bearing each of the names of the Royal Family members.
Perfectly sized for serving milk with your afternoon tea, we are confident this charming pitcher will be a welcome addition to your coronation collection.
Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In good vintage condition with light overall crazing as shown in the alternate images. Measures 4.25"H x 5.25"W.
