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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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

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

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

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.

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 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 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,…

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…

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

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

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.

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

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 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

Royalty - Queen Elizabeth II: commemorative ware with 1953…

Royal Commemorative Collection

Royalty - Queen Elizabeth II: commemorative ware with 1953 Coronation cup & saucer, mugs (2), tea plates (2), glass beakers (2); 1977 Silver Jubilee mugs (3), tea plate, saucer, money box and a mounted tile; 1997 50th wedding Anniversary beaker; also…

King George VI Coronation bust, painted chalk ware, circa 1936,…

King George VI Chalkware Bust, 1936

King George VI Coronation bust, painted chalk ware, circa 1936, 33 cm high

Sir James Herbert Gunn - portrait of the Queen in 1953…

Royal Portrait in Coronation Regalia

Sir James Herbert Gunn - portrait of the Queen in 1953 Coronation Regalia coloured print in moulded gilt frame with applied crown to the top, 96 cm x 60

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

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

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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 King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Coronation commemorative…

Incorrectly Dated King Edward VII Coronation Commemorative Cup

A King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Coronation commemorative cup 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…

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 29 cm

A Queen Elizabeth II Coronation flag 1953, printed cotton, 58.5…

1953 Coronation Flag of Queen Elizabeth II

A Queen Elizabeth II Coronation flag 1953, printed cotton, 58.5 x 90 cm

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)

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 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…

A pair of Coronation glasses, with engraved decoration of fleur…

Coronation Glasses with Fleur de Lys Decoration

A pair of Coronation glasses, with engraved decoration of fleur de lys and 'Er II, June 2nd 1953', with air twist stems. Height 15.5 cm

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

1902 Coronation silver leopard by Edward Barnard & Sons, the…

1902 Coronation Silver Leopard by Edward Barnard & Sons

1902 Coronation silver leopard by Edward Barnard & Sons, the collard engraved Coronation 1902, underside of front paw numbered 168., Commissioned by the Skinner Company their interest being that the emblem of the Guilds crest was a spotted leopard,…

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…

Great Britain: 1661 Charles II official silver Coronation Medal…

1661 Charles II Coronation Medal with Angel of Peace

Great Britain: 1661 Charles II official silver Coronation Medal (29 mm), Eimer #221, obv. 'Carolvs.II.D.G.Ang.Sco.Fr. Et.Hi Rex.', Kings portrait facing right, 'Ts' on truncation (Thomas Simon), rev. 'Everso.Missvs.Svccvrrere.Seclo.XXIII. APR1661', Angel…

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)

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Miniature silver Coronation coach

Silver Miniature Coronation Coach

Miniature silver Coronation coach

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)

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)

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

Three Edward VIII Coronation cups, (3)

Set of Three Edward VIII Coronation Cups

Three Edward VIII Coronation cups, (3)

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 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)

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)

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

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.

Pair of Coronation toasting glasses, with hand engraving and…

Coronation Commemorative Toasting Glasses with Engraving and Coins

Pair of Coronation toasting glasses, with hand engraving and commemorative coins at the base, height 24.5 cm

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

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

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.

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.

A silver gilt model of 'The Coronation Chair', containing the…

Silver Gilt Coronation Chair with Stone of Scone

A silver gilt model of 'The Coronation Chair', containing the 'Stone of Scone', attached to a green granite base. No. 72 of 2500, with certificate and information.

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

George VI coronation dish 22 cm diameter

George VI Coronation Plate

George VI coronation dish 22 cm diameter

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

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…

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 Royal Doulton Lambeth Coronation King Edward VII vase, Art…

King Edward VII Coronation Vase by Royal Doulton

A Royal Doulton Lambeth Coronation King Edward VII vase, Art Nouveau relief decoration, twin cameo portraits of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, cobalt blue, olive green and various tan tones, impressed mark to base. Heights 28.5 cm

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

An English Coronation tea caddy

English Coronation Tea Caddy

An English Coronation tea caddy

Seven piece Webb crystal Coronation decanter set

Webb Crystal Coronation Decanter Set (7 pieces)

Seven piece Webb crystal Coronation decanter set

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 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

Two Elizabeth II Coronation money boxes

Pair of Elizabeth II Coronation Money Boxes

Two Elizabeth II Coronation money boxes

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

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

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)

A diecast model of a Coronation coach and riders.

Coronation Coach and Riders Diecast Model

A diecast model of a Coronation coach and riders.