Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Mug

Mug commemorating the centenary of the first radio transmission across water between Lavernock Point and Flat Holm, 13 May 1897. White china mug with inscriptions and depiction of Marconi and two other men with radio apparatus. Gold around rim and on top of handle. Signed Jay '97. Depiction of radio apparatus also inside the mug.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

1997.88

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Marconi, Guglielmo (Signor)
Association Type: Place name
Date: 13/05/1897
Place: Flat Holm
Associated Person/Body: Kemp, George S.
Association Type: Place name
Place: Lavernock

Creation/Production

Period: 1997

Acquisition

donation, 2/6/1997

Measurements

base (mm): 65
top (mm): 72
handle (mm): 102
Height (mm): 94

Material

Bone china

Classification

events commemorative
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