Government

Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee mug

Period:

19th Century

Date:

20 June 1897

Potter:

Royal Doulton

Description:

This mug was issued to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria.  The mug is illustrated on one side with a view of Dumfries over the Old Bridge towards the Camera Obscura, the other features Queen Victoria sitting on her throne, with coat of arms on either side.

 

Inscription:

TO COMMEMORATE THE 60 YEARS REIGN OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA / 20TH JUNE 1897 / BURGH OF MAXWELLTOWN. / DIEU ET MON DROIT

Place of Production:

Burslem, Staffordshire

Materials/Media:

ceramic

Dimensions:

height 97mm, diameter (rim) 65mm

Source:

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura

Accession Number:

DUMFM:1992.19

Digital Number:

DMCC006a, DMCC006b

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council