Tea Cup & Saucer possibly from 'Mona's Isle'
Date made: early 19th century
Description: Cup and saucer which belonged to Elizabeth Drinkwater of Kirby, the donor's mother. Possibly made by Drinkwater potters. Both cup and saucer decorated with three legs, crown and Liver Bird.
SS Mona's Isle (I) was the first vessel ordered for service with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company when it began its operation in 1830. Mona's Isle was a wooden paddle-steamer designed and built by John Wood & Co., Glasgow.
Mona's Isle arrived in Douglas on Saturday 14 August 1830 under the command of Captain William Gill. She was christened by Mrs J. C. Crellin (wife of John Christian Crellin, Member of the House of Keys), and a bowl of the same design is said to have been taken by her from the ship on her first trip in 1830.
Materials: ceramic
Object name: cup
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1954-6652
Subject tags : #MM100