October 6, 2014 5:58 am
Another chance find- this Kingsware loving cup from 1905 complete with sterling silver mounts and standing an impressive 13″ tall. No doubt made to commemorate England’s new monarch Edward VII, who succeeded his mother Queen Victoria to the throne in 1901. The cup is emblazoned with the motto “Here’s a health unto his Majesty”. The cup was later adapted to a jug in 1936, to commensurate the approaching coronation of Edward VIII, that of course never happened due to his abdication. This flask version was made for Dewars in a limited edition of 600.
The magnificence of the loving cup has to be seen in the flesh to be appreciated. Certainly the detail is much more vivid than in the later flask, the latter is also missing the cameo image of the Cavalier.
Interestingly the sterling silver mounts are stamped G B & S, for George Betjeman & sons, a prestigious London silversmiths, who commissioned many Doulton Burslem pieces including a Kingsware spirit barrel with tavern scene, Kingsware tobacco jars including the large pipe that can be found and smaller Kingsware ash trays – all with sterling silver mounts supplied by them. In addition to Kingsware, they also commissioned Shagreen items from Doulton for their exclusive store too.
Posted by doultonchristopher1
Categories: Burslem, C. J. Noke, Kingsware
Tags: doulton kingsware loving cup, heres a health unto his majesty
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I have one of these. What is the approximate value, if any. It’s pristine.
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By Jane Phillips on April 20, 2016 at 4:14 am
Anywhere between 150-350£ depending on condition and also whether there are silver mounts.
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By doultonchristopher1 on April 20, 2016 at 6:44 am