tea plate / Dr. Croke, 1888

Tea plate, with portrait of Dr. Croke, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. Circular plate with a 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 Dr. Croke, round tower and wolfhound; and Hibernia on the plate edge, between shamrock sprays. Reg. No. 100761, 'S & P' underneath.;