King Edward VIII Coronation May 12, 1937 Commemorative Beaker or Handless Cup Royal Doulton England Rare item, the beaker was made in 1937 to celebrate the Coronation of King Edward VIII, but King, Edward reigned for only eleven months and abdicated his Kingship in order to marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson. His Coronation ceremony never took place, his brother King George VI and his Consort Queen Elizabeth were crowned in his place. Measures about 4" tall Made in several colors, this is the off white glaze Pre-owned, good condition but small sliver like flaw to lower foot rim (see second to last photo), possibly a manufacturing flaw We store our items in a smoke free warehouse