King That Never Was Edward VIII Coronation Glass Goblet 1937

Description

Heading : Glass goblet     
Date : c1937
Period : Edward VIII   
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Drawn trumpet bowl. engraved with a crown and ER VIII 1937
Stem : Plain
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Plain. engraved with the word Whitefriars
Type : Lead
Size : 20.5cm tall with a 10.6cm bowl and a 9.7cm foot     
Condition : Fine
Restoration : None
Weight : 406 grams

Additional Information : The coronation of Edward VIII was planned for 12 May 1937 but after his abdication. his brother George VI was crowned on that day. The original “annus horribilis” for the royal family.

References : British Glass Between the Wars By Dudley Leisure Services – Page 70 Catalogue 126.