Octagonal mustard tin

A large octagonal mustard tin, decorated with coloured portraits of King Edward VII in coronation robes on the lid. Around the sides, Queen Alexandra in formal dress, HRH Prince Edward of York in sailor's dress, HRH Duchess of Cornwall in formal dress, the Duke of Cornwall in Admiral of the Fleet's full dress uniform. The Royal Coat of Arms and national symbols sepparate each portrait.

Object Details

ID: AAB0042
Collection: Food and related equipment
Type: Mustard tin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: J. & J. Colman Ltd
Events: Coronation of Edward VII, 1902
Date made: circa 1901
People: VII, King Edward; Queen Alexandra, Consort of King-Emperor Edward VII King George V Queen Mary, Consort of King George V Windsor, Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: Overall: 175 x 175 x 175 mm