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Spode (est. 1767)

Porcelain bowl with representations of the D-Day landings 1994

Porcelain | RCIN 95000

Porcelain bowl with representations of the D-Day landings

Spode (est. 1767)

Porcelain bowl with representations of the D-Day landings 1994

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Description

A white porcelain bowl with gilt rim and representations of the D-Day landings and the SHAEF insignia of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force, on blue background.

Provenance

Presented to Queen Elizabeth II on 4 June 1994 by Lord Mayor Alan Burnett at a banquet with 14 Heads of State to celebrate 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings; then placed on long-term loan at the D-Day Museum in Portsmouth. Returned to the Royal Collection 2005.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Spode (est. 1767)
(porcelain manufacturer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Porcelain
Groupings
Category
Ceramics
Object type(s)
containers
culinary containers
vessels for serving or eating
bowls
Subject(s)
History
History of Europe
Second World War (1939-1945)
Europe-History (History from 1919. Twentieth century in general)

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