An important and rare Royal Doulton George Washington loving cup, editioned to 1,000 with reportedly only 100 numbered. This particular cup is 'Number 47'. Moulded body, richly hand painted. Details of limited edition on the base. Raised wording: 'Declaration of Independence', number 47, factory mark, Noke, Fenton, height 27 cm. Provenance: Whitley Collection, Florida