Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Plate Plus 1977 Silver Jubilee Mug Bone China

🪖 ITEM OVERVIEW

This listing is for a two-piece British royal commemorative grouping — a small bone china plate commemorating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (2 June 1953) and a green-decorated mug commemorating Her Majesty's Silver Jubilee (1977). Suitable for collectors of British royal commemorative china, Queen Elizabeth II memorabilia, and 1950s–1970s royal Coronation / Jubilee ware.

📅 ERA & HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne on 6 February 1952 and was formally crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey — one of the most-watched events in television history at the time. The 25th anniversary of her accession — the Silver Jubilee — was celebrated in 1977 with a wave of British commemorative china. Both events were marked by extensive bone china commemorative production by Royal Crown Derby, Royal Doulton, and dozens of smaller potteries. The plate-and-mug pairing here covers two of the most-collected events in QEII commemorative ware.

🔍 NOTES

• 1953 Coronation plate: Small bone china plate with gilt scalloped rim, central young Queen Elizabeth II color photograph in oval medallion, surrounded by floral ribbons / crown / cipher device, "CORONATION OF Q.E. II — 2nd JUNE 1953" inscription at bottom.
• 1977 Silver Jubilee mug: Bone china mug with gilt-trimmed handle, green decoration including "QUEEN'S SILVER JUBILEE" legend, profile silhouette of QEII, "1977 — H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II".
• Construction: Bone china with transfer-print decoration and gilt highlights.
• Approximate sizes: Plate ~5 inches diameter; mug standard tea-mug size (per the included ruler photos).

📏 SPECS & CONDITION

• Country: United Kingdom
• Type: Bone china royal commemorative pair
• Events: 1953 Coronation + 1977 Silver Jubilee
• Material: Bone china with gilt trim
• Pieces: 2 (plate + mug)
• Condition: Vintage / used. Both pieces retain transfer-print decoration and gilt highlights. Please refer to photos as part of the description.

📚 GOOD FOR BEGINNERS?

Yes. Queen Elizabeth II Coronation and Silver Jubilee commemoratives are two of the most-collected categories of British royal memorabilia — abundant, well-documented, and visually appealing. Pairing the 1953 Coronation plate with the 1977 Silver Jubilee mug gives a collector two of the most significant QEII milestones in one purchase.

❓ COMMON QUESTIONS

What era and country is this from?
United Kingdom, 1953 (Coronation) and 1977 (Silver Jubilee) commemorative production.

How rare is this piece?
Individual Coronation and Jubilee pieces are common; matched pairs covering both 1953 and 1977 milestones in one lot are noticeably less common as sets get split.

Is this a good item to start a collection with?
Yes — affordable, recognizable royal-commemorative pairing.

🛡️ ABOUT THIS SELLER

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