CUP & SAUCER, China, ‘RADFORDS’, HMAS Sydney sinking Emden
H2007.119.1-2
China cup and saucer set.
[.1] White china cup with gold rim. Image of a gold rising sun with radiating sunbeams resting on a twisted white & red bar, a Union Jack Australian flag with crossed flag poles upon which rests a green laurel wreath on front face. Image of HMAS SYDNEY on a green sea under the flags. 'H.M.A.S. “SYDNEY” DESTROYED THE “EMDEN”/AT KEELING COCOS ISLAND NOV. 9 1914' printed under image. 1908 Australian coat of arms, with a kangaroo and Emu either side of a shield with a cross and 5 white stars, above a yellow banner marked ‘ADVANCE AUSTRALIA’ and ‘COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA’ written below on reverse side. Makers stamp on base in green: 'RADFORDS/(crown)/CROWN CHINA/ENGLAND'.
[.2] Round white china saucer with gold rim. Image of the Union Jack and Australian flag crossed on one side, opposite an image of the HMAS SYDNEY on a green sea, below which is written 'H.M.A.S. “SYDNEY” DESTROYED THE “EMDEN”/AT KEELING COCOS ISLAND NOV. 9. 1914'. Sprig of green leaves above a yellow scroll marked in black 'FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR' on right side, opposite an identical image marked 'ONE FLEET, ONE THRONE'. Makers stamp on base in green: 'RADFORDS/(crown)/CROWN CHINA/ENGLAND'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | H2007.119.1-2 |
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Accession Date: | 28 Jan 2009 |
Material
China/Ceramic | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
height | 86mm |
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width | 104mm |
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diameter | 81mm |
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height | 24mm |
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diameter | 158mm |
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