
Queens Bone china mug with British Columbia floral design by Sadler Wellington
Selling Price
$20
History
This commemorative mug was produced by Sadler Wellington, a British pottery manufacturer known for producing souvenir and decorative bone china pieces throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. The mug features the provincial flower of British Columbia, the Pacific Dogwood, making it a regional souvenir piece likely produced for the tourist market during the 1960s-1980s. Such souvenir bone china pieces appeal to collectors of regional memorabilia, vintage British pottery enthusiasts, and those with connections to British Columbia. These items represent a nostalgic era of travel keepsakes and are valued for their delicate craftsmanship, decorative appeal, and historical connection to specific places. Collectors appreciate the fine bone china quality and the charming hand-decorated floral motifs that characterized mid-century British ceramic production.
Origin
Queens Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Maker
Sadler Wellington
Time period
circa 1960-1980