Paragon Patriotic Series "The King is Still in London" For Sale -

Cup and Saucer.Saucer inscribed "Produced during the war of Britain"Perfect condition. No cracks or chips.All gold trim in excellent condition.Personal History:
This was treasured by our mother who grew up as a teenager in London during the War.She experienced the Blitz bombings, the evacuation of her younger brother to the country-side, the terror of the V-1 and V-2 missile attacks, the dark uncertainties, the final triumph of the Allies. Near the War's end, she also met, dated and married a handsome, willowy young Yank (our Dad) and came with him to America.

English Historical notes:

Paragon China’s Patriotic Series During World War 2 the British government controlled British Industry very closely, ensuring all efforts went to the war effort. China producing companies were only allowed to make limited quantities of plain white china for domestic consumption. However, they were able to apply for government permission to produce more decorative china for overseas export, primarily to Canada and the United States. The Paragon China Company took advantage of this opportunity and produced the war related Patriotic Series for export. . .

Paragon used over 15 different themes for the series. They included, the King and Queen, the Allied War leaders (Roosevelt and Churchill), tributes to the various Armed Forces from Britain and the Commonwealth as well as tributes to the countries themselves, quotations from patriotic films, speeches and literature, and then of course, ultimate victory.

The design themes for the Patriotic Series can probably best be put into the following groups:

• The King (Queen) Is Still In London. This design has either King George or Queen Elizabeth’s likenesses with the proud slogan “The King (Queen) is still In London” reflecting the fact that they never sought refuge and left London during the Blitz. This theme is the most sought after in the series and they can be expensive to buy.

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