Government

George V and Mary Coronation mug

Period:

20th Century

Date:

22 June 1911

Issued by:

John Leitch, Dumfries

Description:

This mug was issued to celebrate the coronation of George V in June 1911.  The mug is illustrated on one side with two ovals depicting King George V and Mary, a crown, and flags and banners motif, and on the other is the Maxwell stag and tree crest, with motto below.

 

Inscription:

LONG MAY THEY REIGN / JUNE 22ND / 1911 / COPYRIGHT  

BURGH OF MAXWELLTOWN / REVIRESCO / John H Nicholson / Provost

Materials/Media:

ceramic, earthenware

Dimensions:

height 94mm, diamteter (rim) 85mm

Source:

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura

Accession Number:

DUMFM:2005.7.2

Digital Number:

DMCC007a, DMCC007b

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council