Lot Essay
Tommy Thompson played in the above match for Stan's XI and was presented with the above tea service by Sir Stanley Matthews as a token of gratitude for participating in the match.
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A Royal Stafford Bone China 22-piece tea service, decorated with the "Roses to Remember" pattern, comprising: a teapot and cover, a sugar bowl and milk jug, a bread plate, six teacups and saucers, and six side plates, the saucers, side plates and bread plate all printed in gilt with the message Best Wishes, Stanley Matthews; and a programme from the Stanley Matthews Farewell Match at The Victoria Ground, Stoke, April 28th 1965, featuring a Sir Stan Matthews XI v. World Stars line-up (23)