These vintage tea cups have been hand painted and could make a unique housewarming gift -- or simply just to decorate any table or room in your own home! You can proudly sip your tea or hot cider from these foreboding teacups or pour your guests a special cocktail from this sinful teapot.
The Victorian era is generally regarded as the Golden Age of Poison. Some say poisoning was a common female defense against abusive husbands. During this era, approximately forty women were tried for poisoning their husbands. Then, as now, folks new this number was very underreported. As a result, Parliament restricted poison sales in 1851.
Arsenic was the most popular deadly weapon & In addition to its darker purposes, arsenic was also used by ladies as a beauty product. They would ingest the poison in small doses in an attempt to pale their skin for a dainty and "faint" look.
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This listing is for both tea cups and teapot.
Only two sets ever made. This is the last set.
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Allow for artist brushstrokes as "Arsenic", "Deadly" and "Toxic" has been hand painted in black fancy script - it has been sealed with heat for longevity and can be hand washed after use.
Take gentle care and enjoy forever.
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