Thomas Twining (1675-1741) founder of the famous British company u0026#39;Twinings teasu0026#39;; from 1706 importer; manufacturer and distributor of tea; portrait on a ceramic mug. On the back of the cup appears the view of the u0026#39;Golden Lyonu0026#39; Tea shop first opened in London in 1717 and still; at 216 The Strand; the only store in the world where all sales are nearly 200 mixtures produced. Promotional item made around 1979