Silver plated table fork, London Midland & Scottish Railway - Euston
- maker:
- Robert Fead Mosley & Co
Table fork, silver plated, London Midland & Scottish Railway - Euston, made by Robert Fead Mosley & Co, Sheffield; LMS Euston capitals on handle (BTH 62M).
Before convenient packaging was invented, station refreshment rooms, hotels and dining cars served food and drink in silverware and fine china. All sets needed to match and could not be used if chipped or incomplete. Cups, cutlery and crockery were embellished with the company name to help prevent losses and theft.
Details
- Category:
- Passenger Comforts
- Object Number:
- 1993-7697
- Materials:
- silver plated
- Measurements:
-
overall: 19 mm x 203 mm x 23 mm,
- type:
- table fork
- credit:
- British Transport Hotels