tea plate / John Dillon, 1888

Plate, with portrait of John Dillon, part of a 32 piece tea set by Skelton and Plant, England, c. 1888. Circular plate, base ring. 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.;