Bidspirit auction | An Assortment of British Royal
An Assortment of British Royal Commemorative Ware, Carnival Glass, and Decorative Porcelain Cabinet Ornaments - A collection of decorative ceramics, glass, and metalware. The lot includes various items of British Royal commemorative porcelain. One white porcelain mug features a green transfer-printed portrait with the text TO COMMEMORATE and H.R.H. PRINCE PHILIP. Another white porcelain mug bears a transfer-printed portrait titled THE CORONATION OF, depicting King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Two further white mugs are decorated with portraits and Union Jack flags for the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. A teacup and saucer set also commemorates the June 1953 coronation, featuring a gold-toned rim and transfer-printed imagery. The collection includes several cabinet ornaments and functional pieces. There is a small white porcelain lidded jar or teapot decorated with orange hand-painted flowers and gilt accents, and a white porcelain vase with relief-molded pink roses and green leaves. A small white porcelain clock features a circular dial and floral decoration. A white-glazed porcelain figurine depicts a female figure, possibly Guan Yin. Two decorative ceramic bells are present: one white with blue transfer-printed scenes, and one white with hand-painted floral sprigs. Further items include a small porcelain bird ornament with applied floral blossoms, a white porcelain teacup and saucer with multi-coloured floral transfer decoration, a heart-shaped floral dish, and a small basket-weave dish with applied flowers. A white porcelain fan-shaped ornament is decorated with orange flowers and a bird. The glass items consist of a large marigold carnival glass bowl with a scalloped edge and a smaller matching marigold carnival glass creamer or pitcher, both displaying a characteristic iridescent orange/amber finish. Metalware is represented by a small brass or bronze bell cast in the form of a lady in a dress. Also included is a circular wooden or Bakelite base.