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The Cup Of Knowledge [Fortune Telling]

1925. Bone china tea cup and saucer, caption printed in cup with text and date on saucer, “Aynsley England” maker stamp and number “Rd. No. 702537” on cup base, 9.2 x 5.2cm (cup); 13.8cm (saucer diameter). Minor rubbing to cup gilding and plate motif.

Text reads “Souvenir. Australian pavilion, Wembley, 1925.”

In 1924 and 1925, the British Government held a colonial exhibition to strengthen the bonds within the Empire and stimulate trade. The British Empire Exhibition was held at Wembley Park, Middlesex [UK], where a purpose built “great national sports ground” was created. This later became Wembley Stadium. The Australian pavilion included stands for agriculture, dairy, fisheries, forestry, manufactures, minerals and pastoral, as well as “a 16-foot diameter ball of Australian wool.” Ref: Official catalogue held in NLA; Wiki.

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Item #CL187-122

Price (AUD): $550.00  other currencies