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British Royal Family commemorative ware - Duke of Windsor, (Edward VIII) and Wallis Simpson

Commemorative ware comprises items that are made to commemorate an event within a short time, before or after its occurrence.

Manufacturers have never been slow to exploit the commercial possibilities afforded by the tourist trade, or by events of national or even local interest, and souvenirs and commemorative ware offer the collector a wide and varied field.

Although commemorative pottery was known to exist from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the industry really got under way with the invention of transfer printing in the 1750s. George Ill's jubilee in 1809, the death of Princess Charlotte in 1817, and George IV's coronation, were among the earliest events to be commemorated on a large scale by the ceramics industry.

Thereafter coronations, royal weddings, births, jubilees, etc have all been memorialised on china. In the Victorian period commemorative wares were produced in ceramic, glass, wood, papier-mache, stone, metal, ivory, more... and many other materials.

Much commemorative ware is based on important events - coronations, weddings, anniversaries, visits - in the lives of the British Royal family. There were wares made for the coronation of Edward VI in 1902, and in 1935 there was a great commemorative burst for the silver jubilee of George V and Queen Mary. When George VI and Queen Elizabeth were crowned in 1937 there were at least six 'only authentic' souvenir booklets, quite apart from the official guides. There were also pencils in red, white and blue, bearing tiny pictures of the King and Queen or the Union Jack in paper, hats, flags, lapel pins, brooches, cufflinks, models of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, diaries, tablemats, napkin rings, spoons, and ashtrays. The romance and subsequent marriage of Prince Charles and Diana in 1981 produced a spate of commemorative ware, as did the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011.

Doulton & Co were one of the major producers of ceramic items. Other producers in this category include Moorcroft, Pratt , Royal Winton, Aynsley and Paragon. Staffordshire potteries poured out a stream of commemoratives. less...

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Edward VII, King of England. Abdicated in 1936. Typewritten…
Letter from Duke of Windsor to Gray, July 1, 1954

Edward VII, King of England. Abdicated in 1936. Typewritten personal letter signed in blue ink 'Edward' as Duke of Windsor to gray, July 1st 1954. 6.30 in. x 8.27 in. overall.

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A King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative bowl and jug, 12th…
King Edward VIII Coronation Commemorative Bowl and Jug

A King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative bowl and jug, 12th May 1937. After ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII become the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government, public, and th

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A King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative cup and jug, 12th…
King Edward VIII Coronation Commemorative Cup and Jug

A King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative cup and jug, 12th May 1937, St George. After ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII become the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government, publ

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A King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative cup and saucer,…
Edward VIII Coronation Commemorative Cup and Saucer

A King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative cup and saucer, 12th May 1937, Burgess Ware. After ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII become the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government

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Two King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative cups, 1937, after…
Edward VIII Abdication: Commemorative Coronation Cups

Two King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative cups, 1937, after ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII become the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government, public, and the church of Eng

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A J & G Meakin, King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative plate…
King Edward VIII Coronation Commemorative Plate and Bowl

A J & G Meakin, King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative plate and bowl together with another plate, 1937, after ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII become the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the

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A King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative cup and saucer,…
Edward VIII Coronation Cup & Saucer, 1937

A King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative cup and saucer, 1937, after ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII become the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government, public, and the churc

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A King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative beaker and creamer,…
Edward VIII Coronation Commemorative Beaker and Creamer

A King Edward VIII Coronation commemorative beaker and creamer, 1937, after ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII become the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government, public, and the c

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Crown Devon musical Coronation jug, no.73/1,500, commemorating…
Coronation Jug Commemorating Edward VIII's Reign

Crown Devon musical Coronation jug, no.73/1,500, commemorating the Coronation of Edward VIII, May 12 1937, height 11.42 in.

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A rare Edward VIII commemorative goblet this long stemmed,…
Rare Edward VIII Coronation Goblet with Silver Medal

A rare Edward VIII commemorative goblet this long stemmed, glass goblet engraved - Edward Crown above the Royal monogram Eviiir above a rose and wreath (May 12th / Coronation / 1937). Inside the segmented stem is set a SilverEVIIIR medal. The Coronation ne

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A Royal memorabilia cup & saucer & plate of Edward VIII &…
Royal Coronation & Abdication Cup, Saucer & Plate Set

A Royal memorabilia cup & saucer & plate of Edward VIII & George VI Coronation & abdication

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Charlotte Rhead large twin handled commemorative Edward VIII mug
Charlotte Rhead Edward VIII Commemorative Mug

Charlotte Rhead large twin handled commemorative Edward VIII mug

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Rare original letter signed by Wallis simpson, [1896-1986]…
Rare Signed Letter from Duchess of Windsor, 1972

Rare original letter signed by Wallis simpson, [1896-1986] Duchess of Windsor, in Paris, 18 September 1972, this letter to Antonio Ponsa Fernandez dated Monday September 18 is signed 'Wallis simpson, Duchess of Windsor'. It thanks him 'For the lovely frees

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A Royal Doulton King Edward VIII Coronation May 12, 1937…
Royal Doulton King Edward VIII Coronation Beaker

A Royal Doulton King Edward VIII Coronation May 12, 1937 commemorative beaker, height 3.94 in.

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Three King Edward VIII commemorative Coronation cups, 1937,…
King Edward VIII Coronation Commemorative Cups (1937)

Three King Edward VIII commemorative Coronation cups, 1937, including Solian Ware & Bcm/ Nelsonware

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A collection of souvenir booklets and programmes relating to…
Royal Memorabilia Collection

A collection of souvenir booklets and programmes relating to the Royal Family, including Coronation ephemera, Jubilee Celebrations, Editions of 'The illustrated London News' and reproduction Edward VIII abdication letter

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Two auction catalogues in clamshell casing from the Duke and…
Duke & Duchess of Windsor Auction Catalogues (1997)

Two auction catalogues in clamshell casing from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor auction held at Sotheby's New York, 1997

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The Duchess of Windsor's luggage tag from the Waldorf Astoria,…
The Duchess of Windsor's Waldorf Astoria Luggage Tag

The Duchess of Windsor's luggage tag from the Waldorf Astoria, New York

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A framed display of Duke and Duchess of Windsor signatures on R.…
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Signatures on Queen Elizabeth Stationary

A framed display of Duke and Duchess of Windsor signatures on R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth stationary, dated 9 November 1946

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A framed photograph of Wallis simpson and Edward VIII,…
The Windsor's Signature Photograph

A framed photograph of Wallis simpson and Edward VIII, accompanied by signature 'Wallis / Duchess of Windsor / Edward / Duke of Windsor'

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A framed display of a photographic print of HM King Edward VIII,…
Royal Memorabilia: King Edward VIII Signed Photograph

A framed display of a photographic print of HM King Edward VIII, with signature 'Edward Ri'

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A framed original hand touched photograph of Edward VIII by…
Edward VIII: Hand-Touched Original by Hugh Cecil

A framed original hand touched photograph of Edward VIII by Hugh Cecil

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Three Edward VIII Coronation cups, (3)
Set of Three Edward VIII Coronation Cups

Three Edward VIII Coronation cups, (3)

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Maling Ware 'Royal Souvenir Casket' for, 'Coronation of King…
Royal Commemorative Ware Set (3 pieces)

Maling Ware 'Royal Souvenir Casket' for, 'Coronation of King George May 12 1937', together with commemorative cup for Edward VIII and cup for Coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra'. (3)

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Paragon twin handled Edward VIII Coronation cup, of cylindrical…
Edward VIII Coronation Cup with Lion Handles

Paragon twin handled Edward VIII Coronation cup, of cylindrical form, flanked by lion handles, decorated with flags and Royal armorials, height 4.72 in.

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An interesting Crown Devon musical jug commemorating the…
Crown Devon Musical Jug - Edward VIII Coronation 1937

An interesting Crown Devon musical jug commemorating the Forthcoming Coronation of H.M Edward VIII in 1937, circa 1936. Playing 'God Save the King' and decorated in relief with a portrait medallion and other Royal motifs to mark Edward's forthcoming Corona

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Three Paragon China Royalty Commemorative ware including a twin…
Paragon China Royalty Commemorative Cup and Plate Set

Three Paragon China Royalty Commemorative ware including a twin handled Edward VIII cup, smaller plate a/f

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A George V, and an Edward VIII coronation cup, an Edward VIII…
Mixed Royal and Victorian Porcelain Collection

A George V, and an Edward VIII coronation cup, an Edward VIII bowl and a Commonwealth cup and beaker and five Victorian porcelain teacups and two saucers

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Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, The Duke of…
Autographed letter from Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII)

Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, The Duke of Windsor, who abdicated in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson) [1894-1972]: two-sided autographed letter sheet signed 'Edward P[rince]' and date-lined 'H.M.S.Renown at sea', 30th Nov.1919. Edward is wri

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A Royal Doulton Loving Cup to commemorate the reign of Edward…
Edward VIII Commemorative Royal Doulton Loving Cup

A Royal Doulton Loving Cup to commemorate the reign of Edward VIII, with special backstamp to base, No. 112/2000. 5.31 in. x 6.30 in.

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A large Royal Doulton two handled Coronation Loving Cup, made…
Royal Doulton Edward VIII Coronation Loving Cup

A large Royal Doulton two handled Coronation Loving Cup, made to celebrate the reign of Edward VIII, signed Fenton & Noke. No. 431/2000. With original certificate. Signed in ink by Charles Noke. Height 10.24 in.

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Edward & Wallis, Duke & Duchess of Windsor (King Edward VIII,…
The Abdication: Edward & Wallis' Love Story

Edward & Wallis, Duke & Duchess of Windsor (King Edward VIII, 1894-1972, King from 20 Jan.1936 until his abdication on 11 Dec.1936; and Wallis Windsor (Simpson), 1896-1986), superb signatures on heraldic Royal Stationery, signed 'Edward, Duke of Windsor' a

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Pair of Edward VIII Coronation mugs (2)
Edward VIII Coronation Mug Pair

Pair of Edward VIII Coronation mugs (2)

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A Paragon Edward VIII and George VI Coronation cup loving cup…
Paragon Coronation Cups and Commemorative Collection

A Paragon Edward VIII and George VI Coronation cup loving cup with gilt handles being a production of 250. Together with eight other Paragon Edward VIII commemorative cups.

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