{"product_id":"william-iv-1831-coronation-pearlware-mug-c-r","title":"William IV 1831 Coronation Pearlware Mug – C \u0026 R","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique William IV 1831 Coronation Pearlware Mug C \u0026amp; R Royal Commemorative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn original pearlware commemorative mug produced to mark the coronation of King William IV on 8 September 1831.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePrinted in a rich purple tone, the front features a portrait of William IV surrounded by roses, thistles, shamrocks and other floral emblems. The reverse is decorated with a crown beneath the word “Reform”, while further floral decoration appears inside the mug and across its distinctive angular handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe portrait is signed “Kennedy” within the design. A decorative printed \u003cstrong\u003eC \u0026amp; R\u003c\/strong\u003e mark appears on the underside (manufacturer is unknown).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA scarce piece of early 19th-century British royal commemorative pottery, now approaching 200 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn distressed antique condition. There are several substantial cracks running through the body and extending into the interior, including cracks descending from the rim. There is also a noticeable chip to the rim, small areas of surface wear and staining, and some loss to the transfer decoration around the handle. The handle remains attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe damage is clearly shown in the photographs. We would recommend this as a display or collection piece rather than for practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eH: 9.5 cm ×D: 10.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth including handle: 13.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1831\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C\u0026R","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57464871125372,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/719E17A6-561F-4D3C-90A9-8317BDAF3689.jpg?v=1789662949","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/william-iv-1831-coronation-pearlware-mug-c-r","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}