Porcelain gold details skull and crossbones make this an absolute statement piece. A 12-ounce oversized teacup and saucer. Fair warning to all who sip from the clearly labeled STRYCHNINE. Strychnine has a colorful history. It appears in Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” Tovery once swallowed it with charcoal. He did this to show how well charcoal works. This happened at the French Academy of Medicine in 1831. SIt is an ergot-type alkaloid used as a rodenticide. But, these are just words deary. This beautiful tea cup and saucer set holds 12 ounces and features a beautiful white and gold details throughout. The cup has been kiln fired to 1500 degrees Fahrenheit, permanently fusing the images to the porcelain. PLEASE HAND WASH CUP TO PRESERVE GOLD. Dishes with gold details cannot go in the microwave, they will spark.
