ANTIQUE KING EDWARD VII CORONATION (1902) BONE CHINA CUP IN PORT ELIZABETH

An antique white lithophane image cup in honor of King Edward Vll Coronation in 1902. The front of the cup exterior features an undamaged, hand coloured transfer which depicts a crown, King Edward's monogram and 1902 date. The gilding on the upper edge of the cup is slightly worn off. The cup's interior features a unique molded lithophane portrait of King Edward Vll on the bottom of the inside. This resembles a black and white photograph when it is held to the light Accompanying this cup is a similar cup which was produced in honor of King Edward's wife, Alexandra. Unfortunately the base of this cup is cracked but the lithophane image is clear. The exterior of the cup is in good condition, and when displayed together the two cups present a special token of historical memorabilia Dimensions: H - 67mm, Diam. - 65mm