{"product_id":"1935-george-v-silver-jubilee-mug-by-taylor-kent-pottery","title":"1935 George V Silver Jubilee Mug By Taylor \u0026 Kent Pottery","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1935 George V Silver Jubilee Mug By Taylor \u0026amp; Kent Pottery\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely little collectible is a 1935 George V Silver Jubilee Mug By Taylor \u0026amp; Kent Pottery. It commemorates the 25th anniversary (1910-1935) of the accession of King George V and Queen Mary to the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 9.1cm\u003cbr\u003eBase Diameter: 7.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in fair vintage condition with no cracks or restoration. It is discoloured on the base, possibly tea stains, and does have surface scuffs and scratches commensurate with age and use. It has been washed in warm soapy water but I haven't attempted to remove the brown staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made in Longton, Staffordshire, England, by the Potters, \u003cem\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Kent\u003c\/em\u003e. Founded in 1876, their name change to Elizabethan Fine Bone China Ltd in 1982 and they have since closed. This was an official design made by several British potteries and is marked on the base with the logo of the British Pottery Manufacturers federation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular mug was “Presented by the Mayor and Mayoress of Pudsey, Councillor and Mrs John B. Ward.” To whom, I have no idea! At that time the town of Pudsey, half way between Leeds and Bradford in West Yorkshire, was an independent borough. It became part of Leeds with the boundary changes in 1974. Pudsey gave its name to the mascot of the charity “Children In Need’ \u003cem\u003ePudsey\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ebear\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-listing-id=\"695569965\"\u003ePlease click on the following links for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/collectibles-souvenir-commemorative-advertising-merchandising\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecommemorative ephemera\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-antique-pottery-commemorative-pottery-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epottery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor and Kent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55429226135927,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/1935_George_V_Silver_Jubilee_Mug_By_Taylor_Kent_Pottery_2.jpg?v=1752228171","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1935-george-v-silver-jubilee-mug-by-taylor-kent-pottery","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}