Commemorative cup, Coronation Souvenir 1902
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1988.002.001
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Commemorative cup, Coronation Souvenir 1902 – shows picture of Alexandra and Edward VII on a white background. Cup was made in Germany.
Edward VII was crowned in August 1902, some months after the death of his mother Queen Victoria, and about two weeks after he had suffered from appendicitis, which was, unusually for the era, operated upon successfully. He assumed the title, among others, of Emperor of India.