OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Tea Set

DATE1872

MEDIAObject

CREATOR“British Manufacture”

COLLECTIONRye Historical Society

REG NO.Ob 148

HISTORY

Brought to Australia by sea by John Thompson (Master Mariner) and handed down through family to Neil Tyler, his great-grandson.

DESCRIPTION

China tea set comprising: 5 tea cups and 6 saucers, 4 plates, jug. Decorative floral band at upper edge. Main colour: off white, with pink and gold decoration. “British Manufacture” Cups marked with number 2405.

SUBJECTS

Chinaware, crockery

KEYWORDS

Chinaware, Tea set, Tyler Family, crockery