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...

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Royal Doulton The King's Coronation dinner June 1902 porcelain…

Royal Doulton Coronation Beaker, 1902

Royal Doulton The King's Coronation dinner June 1902 porcelain beaker a/f, measures 10 cm high

Pair of Edward VIII Coronation mugs (2)

Edward VIII Coronation Mug Pair

Pair of Edward VIII Coronation mugs (2)

Two Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative cups, 1953,…

Pair of 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Cups

Two Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative cups, 1953, including J&G Meakin, Sutherland

Wedgwood King George V 1911 Coronation plate, 26 cm diameter

King George V Coronation Plate

Wedgwood King George V 1911 Coronation plate, 26 cm diameter

George VI coronation dish 22 cm diameter

George VI Coronation Plate

George VI coronation dish 22 cm diameter

Wedgwood Coronation cameo goblet limited edition, 268/300

Limited Edition Wedgwood Coronation Cameo Goblet #268/300

Wedgwood Coronation cameo goblet limited edition, 268/300

A pair of German King George V & a Queen Mary commemorative…

German Commemorative Cups for King George V and Queen Mary

A pair of German King George V & a Queen Mary commemorative Coronation cup & a Silver Jubilee beaker

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

A George V novelty silver Coronation throne, produced to…

George V Coronation Silver Throne

A George V novelty silver Coronation throne, produced to commemorate the accession to the throne of King George V. By Saunders and Shepherd, London 1910. 5 cm high.

Australian album collection of photos & postcards for the Queen…

Aussie Queen's Coronation Album

Australian album collection of photos & postcards for the Queen Elizabeth II coronation

A Royal Doulton stoneware Coronation tankard commemorating…

Royal Doulton Coronation Tankard for Queen Elizabeth II

A Royal Doulton stoneware Coronation tankard commemorating Elizabeth II, 1953. Impressed mark. Height 12.5 cm

Two King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation commemorative…

1937 Coronation Cups with Crack

Two King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation commemorative cups, 1937, crack to one

A Minton and Crown Devon King George VI and Queen Elizabeth…

Royal Coronation Cups, 1937

A Minton and Crown Devon King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation commemorative cups, 1937

A Royal Doulton King George V and Queen Mary Coronation beaker,…

Royal Doulton Coronation Beaker - King George V & Queen Mary

A Royal Doulton King George V and Queen Mary Coronation beaker, presented by Hon Hamilton Benn, MP for the Borough of Greenwick, 1911, some chips and crazing, height 10 cm

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 10 cm

A Wedgwood commemorative cabinet plate of the 1953 Coronation…

Wedgwood Coronation Plate 1953

A Wedgwood commemorative cabinet plate of the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, diameter 23.5 cm

A Royal Coronation King George V & Queen Mary mug, Queen…

A Royal Coronation King George V & Queen Mary mug, Queen Elizabeth Coronation notebook, Diary 1944

Shelley George V Coronation commemorative dish decorated with…

Shelley George V Coronation Commemorative Dish, 1911, Heart-Shaped

Shelley George V Coronation commemorative dish decorated with Royal coat of arms, dated June 22nd, 1911, heart shaped, marked to base, diameter 9 cm Ex Alan Landis Antiques.

George VI Coronation commemorative bowl, green glass…

George VI Coronation Green Glass Bowl

George VI Coronation commemorative bowl, green glass Commemorative bowl, for George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation, May 12, 1937, (diameter 21.5 cm).

Two Edward VII Coronation mugs, June 26th, 1902. (2) height 9 cm

Pair of Edward VII Coronation Mugs - 1902

Two Edward VII Coronation mugs, June 26th, 1902. (2) height 9 cm

A Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative desk calendar,…

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Desk Calendar, 1953

A Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative desk calendar, 1953, crack to frame, diameter 13 cm

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…

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

Three King George V commemorative Coronation cups, 1911…

King George V Coronation Cups (1911) with Chip

Three King George V commemorative Coronation cups, 1911 including Royal Doulton, chip to one rim

Burslem Pottery commemorative circular tile 21 cm diameter, for…

Coronation Commemorative Tile by Burslem Pottery, 1953

Burslem Pottery commemorative circular tile 21 cm diameter, for the Coronation of Elizabeth II, June 2nd 1953

Two Elizabeth II Coronation money boxes

Pair of Elizabeth II Coronation Money Boxes

Two Elizabeth II Coronation money boxes

Edward VII Coronation commemorative medallion, gilded, dated…

1902 Edward VII Coronation Medallion with Presentation Case

Edward VII Coronation commemorative medallion, gilded, dated 1902, with ribbon, in original fitted presentation case

Miniature silver Coronation coach

Silver Miniature Coronation Coach

Miniature silver Coronation coach

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…

Three Queen Elizabeth II commemorative Coronation cups, 1952

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Cups Set

Three Queen Elizabeth II commemorative Coronation cups, 1952

Three King George VI Coronation cups, 1937, includes Adams…

1937 King George VI Coronation Cups Set

Three King George VI Coronation cups, 1937, includes Adams Empire & Solianware

An enamelled Russian Cup of Sorrows, Czar Nicholas II…

Enamelled Russian Coronation Cup, 1896

An enamelled Russian Cup of Sorrows, Czar Nicholas II Coronation Cup, 1896

Three Edward VIII Coronation cups, (3)

Set of Three Edward VIII Coronation Cups

Three Edward VIII Coronation cups, (3)

A Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative cups, June 2nd…

1953 Coronation Commemorative Cups by Royal Art Pottery

A Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative cups, June 2nd 1953, Royal Art Pottery, British Pottery Manufactories, height 8 cm to 8.5 cm

A Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative cup, June 2nd…

Queen's Coronation Cup by Clarice Cliff, 1953

A Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative cup, June 2nd 1953, Royal Staffordshire by Clarice Cliff, height 9.5 cm

A King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation commemorative…

1937 Coronation Shaving Mug with King George VI & Queen Elizabeth

A King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation commemorative shaving mug, 12th May 1937, height 10 cm

Two King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation commemorative…

King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Coronation Cups

Two King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation commemorative cups, May 1937, British Pottery Manufactures Federation, height 8.5-10.5 cm

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…

A collection of Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative…

1953 Coronation Commemorative Plates and Cups Collection

A collection of Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative plates and cups, 1953

Large Wedgwood Queen Elizabeth II mug commemorating the 1953…

Wedgwood Coronation Mug for Queen Elizabeth II (1953)

Large Wedgwood Queen Elizabeth II mug commemorating the 1953 Coronation, 15.5 cm wide approx.

Wileman & Co commemorative cup & saucer (pre Shelley), 1911…

1911 King George V Coronation Cup & Saucer

Wileman & Co commemorative cup & saucer (pre Shelley), 1911 coronation King George V

George VI & Queen Mary 1937 Coronation medal in silver

1937 Silver Coronation Medal for George VI and Queen Mary

George VI & Queen Mary 1937 Coronation medal in silver

Queen Elizabeth 1953 Coronation medal

1953 Coronation Medal of Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth 1953 Coronation medal

An English Coronation tea caddy

English Coronation Tea Caddy

An English Coronation tea caddy

Three Queen Elizabeth II commemorative cups, including…

Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cups Set

Three Queen Elizabeth II commemorative cups, including Coronation and Golden Jubilee, height 10 cm to 12 cm

Three Queen Elizabeth II commemorative cups and saucers…

Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cups & Saucers

Three Queen Elizabeth II commemorative cups and saucers including Coronation and Silver Jubilee

A Queen Elizabeth II, Coronation commemorative plate and bowl.…

QEII Coronation Plate and Bowl, 1953

A Queen Elizabeth II, Coronation commemorative plate and bowl. June 2nd 1953, J and G Meakin, sunshine, diameter 15 cm to 17 cm

Three Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative cups, June…

Set of Three Coronation Cups for Queen Elizabeth II (1953)

Three Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative cups, June 2nd 1953, Royal Winton, Brentleigh, height 9.5 cm to 10 cm

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,…

Queen Elizabeth 1953 Coronation medal

1953 Coronation Medal of Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth 1953 Coronation medal

Silver King George V 1911 Coronation medal, obverse has a…

1911 King George V Coronation Medal

Silver King George V 1911 Coronation medal, obverse has a profile of King George and his wife Queen Mary, with the reverse having the Royal Cypher above the date of the coronation.

Two Edwardian Royal Family photographic prints including…

Edwardian Royal Family Photographic Prints

Two Edwardian Royal Family photographic prints including 'Alexandra & her Pages, Coronation day, August 9th, 1902,' hand written title, on photograph printed by W. And D. Downey, photographers to the Queen, 22 cm X 17 cm approx; and photographic print…

George VI 1937 commemorative coronation mug marked for Crown…

George VI Coronation Mug with Music Box

George VI 1937 commemorative coronation mug marked for Crown Devon Fieldings, with music box to base which plays 'God Save the King.' Height 16 cm

Boxed Lesney Coronation coach. Queen only. Box damaged. Length…

Damaged Boxed Lesney Coronation Coach with Queen - 38cm

Boxed Lesney Coronation coach. Queen only. Box damaged. Length 38 cm

Copeland Coronation of George V and Queen Mary, together with…

Coronation and Victory Beakers, 1919

Copeland Coronation of George V and Queen Mary, together with Victory and Peace 1919 beaker, (2)

A Royal Coronation two handled ceramic mug & aperitif glass…

Royal Gilt Ceramic Mug and Aperitif Glass Set

A Royal Coronation two handled ceramic mug & aperitif glass with gilt, height 7.5 - 10 cm

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…

Pair 1953 Ridgeways Coronation cups, along with pair 1949 Royal…

Royal Cups Collection: Coronation & Visit Memorabilia

Pair 1953 Ridgeways Coronation cups, along with pair 1949 Royal visit coffee cups, and two other Coronation cups

Boxed set of six George VI gilt silver Coronation teaspoons,…

George VI Coronation Gilt Silver Teaspoons Set

Boxed set of six George VI gilt silver Coronation teaspoons, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1936, representing a copy of the anointing spoon used at Coronation of George VI (6)

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)

Two twin handled Royal commemorative cups, including Paragon…

Twin Royal Commemorative Cups: Paragon & Crown Lynn

Two twin handled Royal commemorative cups, including Paragon 'Silver Jubilee King George V and HM Queen Mary' and Crown Lynn 'Coronation Souviner June 2nd 1953', height 13.5 cm, 11.5 cm (2)

Large match box Lesney Coronation coach. In restored box.

Restored Lesney Coronation Coach in Large Match Box

Large match box Lesney Coronation coach. In restored box.

CRESCENT Miniature Diecast Coronation State Coach Carriage &…

Miniature Coronation State Coach Carriage & Horses with Box

CRESCENT Miniature Diecast Coronation State Coach Carriage & Horses with original box

A commemorative Coronation glove buttonhook, 1902, in gilt…

A commemorative Coronation glove buttonhook, 1902, in gilt brass and depicting portraits of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in low relief and surmounted by a crown enclosing a glass orb, 11 cm long

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 12 cm

1953 'The Football Record, Coronation day souvenir, MCG,…

1953 Football Record & WWII Passport

1953 'The Football Record, Coronation day souvenir, MCG, Tuesday, June 2, 1953', Lightning Premiership featuring all 12 teams, with attractive colour cover. Also World War I period passport c1944 (Estonian). 'Deutsches Reich Fremdenpass' & Rising eagle…

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation souvenir display. Six Royal…

Queen's Coronation Souvenir Display

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation souvenir display. Six Royal picture books in a die-cut cardboard display gallery with fold out stands verso. Published by Sampson low 1954, length 47 cm

Coronation flag 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II, framed 58 x 90 cm

1953 Coronation Flag for Queen Elizabeth II

Coronation flag 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II, framed 58 x 90 cm

Russian Imperial jetton Empress Elizabeth, Jeton. C.1742. To…

Empress Elizabeth Coronation Jetton (6 words)

Russian Imperial jetton Empress Elizabeth, Jeton. C.1742. To Commemorate the Coronation of Empress Elizabeth.

A silver sugar bowl, set with an Edward VII Coronation…

Edward VII Coronation Silver Sugar Bowl

A silver sugar bowl, set with an Edward VII Coronation commemorative medallion to the centre. Bearing two sets of hallmarks, Chester 1899 and Birmingham 1901.

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…

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…

Crown Devon Fielding musical Coronation box, of rectangular…

Musical Coronation Box with Royal Portraits and Flowers

Crown Devon Fielding musical Coronation box, of rectangular form, decorated with portraits of George VI and Elizabeth, with God Save the King lyrics, surrounded by a border of flowers, length 21 cm

English Royalty & Events: Range of ceramic cups & mugs (9) and…

Royal Ceramics: Cups, Mugs, and Brandy Glasses Collection

English Royalty & Events: Range of ceramic cups & mugs (9) and brandy glasses (3) for events including Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1897, Royal United Hospital - bath1930, King George V Silver Jubilee 1935, 1937 Coronation, 1953 Coronation

A King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra commemorative Coronation…

Incorrectly Dated Coronation Plate of King Edward VII

A King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra commemorative Coronation plate, with the incorrect date, 26th June, 1902, the Coronation took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 9 August 1902. Originally scheduled for 26 June of that year, the ceremony had been…

EIIR enamel and yellow gold 'Coronation' medal marked 1952, 375,…

1952 Coronation Medal with EIIR Enamel and Gold

EIIR enamel and yellow gold 'Coronation' medal marked 1952, 375, Queen's Head, C&F. Approx weight 1.8 grams

A silver Coronation medal, King George V and Queen Mary, June…

1911 Coronation Medal for King George V and Queen Mary

A silver Coronation medal, King George V and Queen Mary, June 22 1911, designed by Sir Bertram Mackennal. Diameter 51 mm. (fitted case)

Interesting 19th century 'Jubilee Tea Pot Stand', by Deykin &…

Jubilee Tea Pot Stand with Royal Depictions

Interesting 19th century 'Jubilee Tea Pot Stand', by Deykin & Sons, depicting Queen Victoria to front & Company information verso, together with Queen Alexandra and King Edward VII Coronation plaque, diameter 16 cm, 18 cm (2)

Imperial Russian coin. Peter 'The great',. Jeton 1724. Copper.…

Imperial Russian Copper Coin, Peter the Great, 1724

Imperial Russian coin. Peter 'The great',. Jeton 1724. Copper. Minted on the Coronation of Catherine I.

George VI glass Coronation plates celebrating the Coronation of…

George VI Coronation Plates (1937)

George VI glass Coronation plates celebrating the Coronation of George VI & Elizabeth in 1937. Condition good, minor age related wear. Diameter 24.5 cm

Paragon George VI Commerative mug for 1937 Coronation

George VI 1937 Coronation Commemorative Mug by Paragon

Paragon George VI Commerative mug for 1937 Coronation

A diecast model of a Coronation coach and riders.

Coronation Coach and Riders Diecast Model

A diecast model of a Coronation coach and riders.

Coronation spoon enamelled bowl, for the Coronation of George…

Enamelled Coronation Spoon for George VI, 1937

Coronation spoon enamelled bowl, for the Coronation of George VI, 1937, London, 1910, weight 58gms

Royalty: collection including 1927 Visit of Duke & Duchess of…

Royal Collection Memorabilia

Royalty: collection including 1927 Visit of Duke & Duchess of York metal plaque; 1935 Silver Jubilee Meakin mug; 1937 George VI Coronation cigarette case & pen-knife; 1953 Coronation medal with bow, tray, money boxes (3), teapot, Copeland Spode mug &…

Dame Laura Knight Edward VII Coronation cup. 8.5 cm high.

Laura Knight's Edward VII Coronation Cup

Dame Laura Knight Edward VII Coronation cup. 8.5 cm high.

Pair of Queen Elizabeth II Coronation goblets, the bowls…

Queen's Coronation Fleur-de-Lys Goblets (Pair)

Pair of Queen Elizabeth II Coronation goblets, the bowls engraved with fleur-de-lys, above twist stems, height 16 cm (2)

A Royal Doulton Art Nouveau Coronation vase stoneware with…

Art Nouveau Coronation Vase, 1902

A Royal Doulton Art Nouveau Coronation vase stoneware with raised decoration commemorating the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra dated 1902. Height 28 cm

Spode porcelain cabinet plate, commemorating 'Her Majesty Queen…

Spode Coronation Plate 1953-2003

Spode porcelain cabinet plate, commemorating 'Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1953-2003 Coronation' set with gilt borders and thistles on cobalt ground, edition 286/500, diameter 27.5 cm

Rare set of four 1953 Coronation year cards, each depicting the…

Glittered Coronation Year Cards with Hidden Handkerchief Designs

Rare set of four 1953 Coronation year cards, each depicting the Queen's portrait with glitter, concealing four different handkerchief designs and colours. (Presumably for the Queen's approval?)

Thomas Goode Edward VII twin handled porcelain coronation vase,…

Edward VII Coronation Porcelain Vase

Thomas Goode Edward VII twin handled porcelain coronation vase, approx 18 cm high

Lesney Coronation coach and Perfect toys display. Coach - large…

Coronation Coach with Queen and Horses

Lesney Coronation coach and Perfect toys display. Coach - large scale Version, diecast gold coach with Queen figure Only, 8X horses with 4X Outriders, in red box with picture label to lift off lid (VG-E box F) (2)

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

A Webb crystal Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative engraved…

A Webb crystal Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative engraved large goblet, English dated 1953, 30 cm high 19 cm diameter

1937 Crown Ducal porcelain plate, Coronation Ware by Charlotte…

Charlotte Rhead Coronation Plate, 1937

1937 Crown Ducal porcelain plate, Coronation Ware by Charlotte Rhead, #4725, diameter 32.5 cm

A Royal Doulton Edward VII Coronation plaque of oval form with…

Royal Doulton Edward VII Coronation Plaque

A Royal Doulton Edward VII Coronation plaque of oval form with Edward VII portrait, with the compliments of Moet & Chandon, Epernay, France. Height 35 cm. Width 27 cm

Two glass portrait busts, depicting Prince Albert and George VI…

Glass Portrait Busts of Prince Albert and George VI

Two glass portrait busts, depicting Prince Albert and George VI (Coronation) one in clear glass the other in amber glass, height 15 cm, 12 cm (2)