Object of the Day: A Souvenir of the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary, 1935

In honor of their twenty-five years on the throne, King George V and Queen Mary, in 1935, enjoyed their Silver Jubilee Celebration. As was often the case, commemorative items were produced so that everyone in the empire could have a souvenir of the occasion.

This mug, one of my ever-growing collection of Royal souvenirs, features portraits of George and Mary flanked by flags and surrounded by some very attractive foliage. The reverse of the cup reminds us that King George was the Emperor of India, as well as King of Great Britain, Ireland and all British Dominions. It’s just too charming!