tea cup / Michael Davitt, 1888

Teacup, with portrait of Michael Davitt, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. Cylindrical, base ring, ring handle. Printed in sepia with portrait bust of Davitt above clasped hands, and between sprays of shamrock painted green. On the opposite face is the figure of Hibernia surrounded by shamrock sprays painted green. Marke 'S & P' below, and the Register No. 100761.;