An early 19th Century Staffordshire royal commemorative eart...

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An early 19th Century Staffordshire royal commemorative earthenware jug, circa 1831, of baluster form with foliate moulded handle, printed blue decoration depicting King William IV and Queen Adelaide in celebration of their Coronation, within foliate cartouche reserved to diaper patterned ground, the collar decorated with crown and sceptre and internal band of trailing roses, height 20cm.

King William IV and Queen Adelaide's coronation took place on September 8, 1831, at Westminster Abbey. William IV had ascended the throne in 1830 following the death of his elder brother, King George IV. Unlike the extravagant ceremonies of his predecessor, William's coronation was notably more modest and cost-conscious, reflecting his personal preference for simplicity and the financial concerns of the time.

Queen Adelaide, William’s consort, was also crowned during the ceremony, becoming Queen Consort of the United Kingdom. Known for her dignity, kindness, and religious devotion, Adelaide was widely respected and popular with the public. The coronation was marked by some public unrest and anti-monarchy demonstrations, as it occurred during a period of political tension surrounding the Reform Bill debates. Nonetheless, the ceremony reinforced the continuity of the monarchy and set the stage for the more stable reign of Queen Victoria, William and Adelaide's niece, who would succeed him in 1837.

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some wear to rim and handle, some staining but condition commensurate with age and wear.