tea plate / John Dillon, 1888

Teaplate, with portrait of John Dillon, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. Circular plate, base ring. The figure of Hibernia surrounded by a tied ribbon with the legend 'Erin go Bragh' printed on the centre of the plate. Portrait of John Dillon, round tower and wolfhound, and Hibernia on the plate edge, between shamrock sprays. Reg. No. 100761, 'S & P' underneath.;