Edward VIII Accession Tankard 1937

Description

Heading : Edward VIII accession tankard
Date : 1937
Period : Edward VIII
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Waisted conical with strap. Wheel engraved monograms and the date of Edward’s accession (January 20th 1936) and the date of what would have been his coronation (12th May 1937)
Stem : 
Foot : Acid etched mark for Thomas Goode and Sons London 1937
Pontil : 
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 12.5 cm tall.  12.5 cm bowl and 8 cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 502 grams

“The Friend of His People” is the inscription at the base of the tankard. a deeply inappropriate comment on a man who was anything but friendly to his people. The date of his accession. January 20th 1936 is inscribed alongside the date of 12th May 1937 which eventually became the date of the coronation of his brother King George VI. a true friend to his people who rose to the challenge.