Silver plated dessert fork, London Midland & Scottish Railway - Cars

Dessert fork, silver plated, London Midland & Scottish Railway - Cars, made by Walker & Hall, Sheffield; LMS Cars, (BTH M128).

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:
1993-7726
Materials:
silver plated
Measurements:
overall: 13 mm x 183 mm x 22 mm,
type:
dessert fork
credit:
British Transport Hotels