Figure 17 Two-handled cups, probably Staffordshire, ca. 1854-1858. Whiteware. H. of tallest 6". Courtesy, Rex Stark; photo, Gavin Ashworth.) Compared to plates, these unusual hollow-bodied wares were relatively expensive to produce. On the smaller cup is depicted Topsy, who, while supposedly working at Olivia's house, is being mischievous. "Master George Teaching Tom" appeard on the trophy cup. Both images are from Cruikshank's illustrations for the first English edition of Stowe's novel.