Not on display

Mug

ca. 1937 (made)
Artist/Maker
Josiah Wedgwood and Sons (manufacturer)
Ravilious, Eric (designer)
Place of origin
Etruria (made)

Mug of earthenware printed and painted with a design incorporating 'E.R.', the Royal Arms, date 1937, and a representation of fireworks.

Object details

Categories
Ceramics
Earthenware
Object type
Mug
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, printed and painted
Earthenware
Painted
Printed
Brief description
'Coronation mug' of earthenware printed and painted with a design incorporating 'E.R.', the Royal Arms, date 1937, and a representation of fireworks, designed by Eric Ravilious, made by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd., Etruria, ca. 1937.
Physical description
Mug of earthenware printed and painted with a design incorporating 'E.R.', the Royal Arms, date 1937, and a representation of fireworks.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.2cm
  • Diameter: 10.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Commemorating the Coronation of Edward VIII. (Inscribed on the base, printed under the glaze)
  • Name of the maker Wedgwood and the designer Ravilious. (On the base)
  • 'CL 6203 / 9' (On the base)
  • 'Wedgwood Made in England' and 'H' [impressed]
Credit line
Given by the makers
Subject depicted
The Royal Arms
Association
Coronation of Edward VIII
Associated object
E.292-1937 (Design)
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
CIRC.8-1937

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Record createdOctober 15, 2008
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O169605/mug-ravilious-eric/
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