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Additional Image:

The other side of the medallion is printed in black enamel with a crown, surrounded by an inscription: WORCESTER PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY  Visited by their MAJESTIES August 9 1788.
Shape Type
Miscellaneous
Pattern Type
Commemorative, Heraldic and Historical Events
Date
1788
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 2.40 in (6.10 cm)
Maker
Worcester

Description:

This porcelain medallion is printed in black enamel with the head of King George III, crowned with a laurel wreath.  The portrait is surrounded by the inscription: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA.  It was made to commemorate a visit made by the King and Queen in 1788 to the Worcester porcelain factory.  For details of the visit see Aileen Dawson Worcester Porcelain (2007) p196. The medallion is
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