Product Description
A fine porcelain souvenir teacup and saucer by Samuel Radford Ltd, created to commemorate the historic naval victory of HMAS Sydney over the German cruiser SMS Emden during World War I. Decorated with crossed Union Jack and Australian Ensign flags, a laurel wreath, and the radiant rising sun emblem, the set proudly celebrates the bravery and triumph of the Royal Australian Navy.
The cup measures 7 cm high, and the saucer 14 cm in diameter, each edged with delicate gilt trim. Crafted in England circa 1915, this piece exemplifies the patriotic ceramics produced to honour wartime service and national pride.
A compelling historical artefact, it remains a tangible reminder of courage and victory at sea—perfect for collectors of WWI memorabilia, maritime history, or Australian commemoratives.
If This Piece Could Talk it would tell of distant seas and the roar of battle in 1914, when HMAS Sydney met the Emden off the Cocos Islands. It would whisper of a proud young nation finding its strength amid the waves, and of the artisans in England who gilded porcelain with flags of victory and hope. Resting quietly now, it carries the spirit of courage and remembrance from a century past.
