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The Lord Nelson Loving Cup Royal Doulton limited edition certificate of authenticity
The Lord Nelson Loving Cup Royal Doulton limited edition certificate of authenticity

The Lord Nelson Loving Cup Royal Doulton limited edition certificate of authenticity

Date1935
Object number00008641
NameCertificate
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 260 x 220 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionCertificate of authenticity for Royal Doulton loving cup depicting Admiral Lord Nelson (ANMM Reg. No. 00008640). 1935. The text reads "This is to / certify / that / the production of / this loving cup / is limited / to 600. / This is no. 19 / Doulton & Co. Limited". The Royal Doulton seal is placed in the lower right corner. This commemorative piece is titled "The Lord Nelson Loving Cup".HistoryThe death of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 was a great blow to the British people. It also created a huge industry in commemorative wares which continues to this day. Horatio Nelson is the most commemorated figure in British history and any place even remotely connected with him produces souvenirs ranging from postcards and bookmarks to glassware and ceramics. Landmark celebrations were held in 1855 and 1905 and the most lavish in 2005.SignificanceIssued as part of the authentication of the limited edition loving cup by Royal Doulton.