{"id":20693,"date":"2026-09-12T17:08:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T07:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=20693"},"modified":"2026-09-12T17:36:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T07:36:26","slug":"paragon-1937-king-george-vi-queen-elizabeth-coronation-group","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/product\/paragon-1937-king-george-vi-queen-elizabeth-coronation-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Paragon 1937 King George VI Coronation Loving Cup, Cup &#038; Saucer and Tapestry Cushion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This decorative Paragon China group commemorates the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey on 12 May 1937.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It brings together a two-handled loving cup, a smaller matching cup and saucer, and a vintage tapestry cushion depicting the royal couple.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both cups feature sculptural gilt lion handles, colourful heraldic decoration and portraits of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three porcelain pieces carry commemorative Paragon backstamps, Made in England inscriptions and the retailer\u2019s mark of Alfred B. Pearce &amp; Co., 39 Ludgate Hill, London.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The group has strong display appeal and is particularly suited to collectors of Paragon China, British royal memorabilia and historic coronation souvenirs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The loving cup measures approximately 14 \u00d7 9 \u00d7 8 cm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cup and saucer measure approximately 14 \u00d7 14 \u00d7 8 cm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tapestry cushion measures approximately 40 \u00d7 40 \u00d7 13 cm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total unpacked weight is approximately 850 g.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Condition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good vintage condition overall. One cup has slight internal staining, and the tapestry cushion has one very small moth hole. Light age-related wear is visible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please inspect the photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cushion is included as a complementary vintage royal commemorative piece. Its manufacturer and exact production date have not been confirmed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/royal-memorabilia-history-identification-and-collecting-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Read our\u00a0Royal Memorabilia History, Identification and Collecting Guide<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>About TMC Emporium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TMC Emporium offers an evolving collection of vintage, collectable and decorative items sourced throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. Each item is individually photographed and described, with care taken to accurately represent its condition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>\u00a0<\/u>TMCEJC-0000074 A<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A striking 1937 Paragon coronation group comprising a gilt lion-handled loving cup, matching cup and saucer, and vintage King George VI and Queen Elizabeth tapestry cushion. Clearly marked Paragon, Made in England, with Alfred B. 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