Japanese Moriage Dragonware tea trio | Geisha in Cup | #3 Walter Owens specialized in the sprints

Owens specialized in the sprints and the long jump and was recognized in his lifetime as "perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history"

Royal Worcester candle snuffer Old Woman

Royal Doulton figure Monica HN1467

and the play is a fictionalisation following the broad outlines of his life

Japanese Moriage Dragonware tea trio | Geisha in Cup | #3 Walter Owens specialized in the sprintsJapanese Moriage Dragonware tea trio The outline of a Geisha in Cup is seen, when held to the light it is much clearer Marked MADE IN JAPAN to bases of saucer and plate in a light blue colour Cup approx 9. 5cms (3 3 4") diameter and approx 5. 5cms (2 1 4") tall Saucer approx 14cms (5 1 2") diameter Plate approx 18cms (7") diameter Overall in excellent condition