Arcadian Crested China Nelson's column London - Wembley Exhibition crest
Arcadian Crested China Nelson's column London - Wembley Exhibition crest 1924-1925
Manufacturer: Arcadian
Crest: Wembley Exhibition crest 1924-1925
Dimensions: 9.7cm approx
Condition: No chips or cracks or restoration. Guilding good. Please inspect photographs as they form part of the description.
Nicholas Pine Crested china 2000 book value £45 (should be worth a lot more today) Note* Smaller than the two recorded sizes in the Nicholas Pine book.
May be of interest to W. H. Goss & crested china collectors.
Check out my other crested china & W H Goss pieces on eBay this week. I will combine postage if more than one item bought.
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History:
The term "Wembley Exhibition" refers most prominently to the historic British Empire Exhibition of 1924–1925.
🏛️ Historic: British Empire Exhibition (1924–1925)
This was the largest exhibition ever staged in the world at the time, covering 216 acres of Wembley Park.
Purpose: To showcase the wealth, industry, and resources of 56 territories within the British Empire.
- Legacy: It led to the construction of the original Wembley Stadium (then the Empire Stadium) and transformed Wembley from rural parkland into a developed London suburb.
- Exhibits: Notable displays included life-sized butter sculptures, a working coal mine, and the Queen Mary’s Dolls' House.