The crests are those of Russell.

The service from which the above lot is taken was ordered by Herbrand, 11th Duke of Bedford for use on his private yatch.

Cf. Maureen Batkin, Wedgwood Ceramics 1846-1959 (1982), p.133, pl.323.

Joseph Palin Thorley joined Wedgwood in 1906, cupids are one of his better known subject matters.