Royal Albert Bone China Lady Hamilton tab handle cake plate | #1 | © 1939 Royal Albert Ltd Lambeth as Ivory was scarce and

as Ivory was scarce and expensive even in this era to carve lower value

The sculpture was commissioned by Sir Henry Parkes as part of the 1888 Centennial celebrations and completed in 1897

A warm brownish-orange symbolises the soil

3 stilt marks from firing inside base

Approx 24cms (9 1/2") spout to handle

Royal Albert Bone China Lady Hamilton tab handle cake plate | #1 | © 1939 Royal Albert Ltd Lambeth as Ivory was scarce andRoyal Albert Bone China Lady Hamilton tab handle cake plate 1939 Royal Albert Ltd backstamp Made in England GUARANTEED Approx 26. 5cms (10 1 2") wide handle to handle Approx 23cms (9") diameter In excellent condition Gilt trim excellent Rings when gently tapped GUARANTEED free from damage and repair