/ William O'Brien, 1888

Tea plate, large, with portrait of William O'Brien, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. Circular plate; protruding handles of undulating line on either side; circular recess in centre, upright foot. Recess printed with the figure of Hibernia surrounded by tied ribbon entitled 'Erin go Bragh'. Plate - edge printed, taken clockwise, with portrait of William O'Brien above clasped hands; Hibernia; Michael Davitt with clasped hands below, dog and round tower. Each illustration is surrounded by sprays of shamrock. Mark 'S & P' for Skelton and Plant, Registration Number - 100761 below.;