Q: I am curious about a 7-inch porcelain vase my neighbor gave me. He bought it when he was stationed in England during World War II. The vase is decorated with a portrait of King Edward VII on one side and a woman seated on a throne on the other. Phrases painted above and below the portraits include ‘Triumph of Peace,’ ‘Beloved of his people,’ ‘Edward the Peacemaker’ and the dates of Edward’s birth (Nov. 9, 1841), accession (Jan. 22, 1901) and death (May 6, 1910). Inside the rim there’s a purple ribbon decoration with the names of other royals. The bottom is dated 1910 and marked ‘No. 24 of 100, edition deluxe, limited to 100 copies, T. Goode and Co., South Audley St., London, W. Copeland, England, Rd No 571410.’    

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