Limited Edition Edward VIII Coronation Glass Tankard c1937 Number 2363

Description

Heading : Glass tankard
Date : c1937
Period : Edward VIII
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Engraved with Crown and cipher ER VIII . “Accession January 20th 1936 Coronation May 12th 1937. The Friend of His People”
Foot : Engraved T. Goode & co London 1937. No 2363 Copyright Herbert Goode.
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 13.1cm tall with an 8.1cm bowl
Condition : Fine
Restoration : None
Weight : 454 grams

Additional Information : The tankard was made during the short periof of Edward VIII reign between the date of his intended coronation being announced his abdication. He was succeeded by his younger brother Albert (George VI) who was crowned on May 12^th 1937.  Thomas Goode and Co are still operating from South Audley Street in Mayfair. We visited during the summer. it is sensational but only for those with the deepest pockets and not wee Scottish antique dealers.