Commemorative chocolate tin - Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary (1910–1935)

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Cadbury

1935

Overview

Rectangular metal chocolate tin produced by the Cadbury company to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary (1910–1935).
The lithographed tin-plated tin features a gold-toned border and base, adorned with black intricate, embossed textured patterns along its outer edges.
The hinged lid features side-by-side oval shaped portrait miniatures of the royal couple. King George V is dressed in military attire while Queen Mary is adorned with a high-neck lace collar and jewellery.
To the left of the King is a flag featuring the Royal Coat of Arms (Royal Standard) with the Union Jack behind, while to the right of the Queen is the Union Jack in front of the Royal Standard.
In the gap between the top sections of the portraits is a representation of the British imperial crown topped by a crowned lion.
A decorative scroll links the two frames, displaying the years '1910-1935' in black numerals. Below the left side of the scroll, the word 'SILVER' is written, while below the right is the word JUBILEE'.
The underside of the tin features the maker's logo - the word 'CADBURY' with the letter 'Y' wrapping around the trunk of a tree.

Historical information

The Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary was celebrated on May 6, 1935, marking 25 years of the King's reign. It was the first-ever Silver Jubilee celebration for a British monarch, as previous rulers only celebrated jubilees at the 50-year mark.
The main celebration included a carriage procession through London to St Paul's Cathedral for a national Service of Thanksgiving, followed by an appearance by the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
May 6 1935, was declared a bank holiday filled with street parties, sporting events, and pageants across Britain and the dominions.
Towns and cities across Australia held patriotic gatherings, military parades, and special school assemblies, and churches of many denominations held thanksgiving services to honour the King and Queen.
A wide range of souvenirs were sold to commemorate the event. These included ceramics and pottery, medals and coins, textiles and paper goods, and decorative metalware and tins such as this example.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW01094

Item type

Collectibles

Decorative Objects

Lithographs

Souvenirs

Themes

Food & Beverage

Social History

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