Taylor and Kent New Westminster 100 yrs Commemorative Cup and Saucer.England Vtg

This commemorative cup and saucer is made between 1960 and 1969 by Taylor & Kent, an esteemed British manufacturer of fine bone china. This vintage set was made to commemorate the 100th anniversary (centennial birthday) of the founding of New Westminster, British Columbia. The piece tells the specific story of the city's unique history through several visual symbols: A.The Royal City Moniker and Queen Victoria. In 1859, Queen Victoria officially named New Westminster making it the first officially incorporated city in British Columbia and its first capital.The inner portrait of the Queen explicitly honors her for providing the town with its nickname, the Royal City. B. The Royal Engineers (Sappers), British military unit sent by the Crown in 1858–1859 to survey the land, clear the dense wilderness, and physically lay out the city infrastructure. C.The text on the saucer references: May Day 1870. New Westminster minster minster holds the longest-running active May Day celebration in the British Commonwealth. D. Queen's Park A historic 75-acre park reserve set aside by the Royal Engineers in 1859 as a dedicated community space. This set consists of: (1) Cup that measures 4.5 x 3 5/8 x 3.25 (1) Saucer that measures 5.5 No chips, cracks, or crazing. Perfect for wedding, anniversary, or birthday gift or as an addition to your collection.Thank you! Peace!