Silver plated sugar tongs, London Midland & Scottish Railway

Sugar tongs, medium, silver plated, London Midland & Scottish Railway, made by Walker & Hall, Sheffield; LMS full crest on handle, (BTH 252W).

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:
1993-7766
Materials:
silver plated
Measurements:
overall: 18 mm x 120 mm x 42 mm,
type:
sugar tongs
credit:
British Transport Hotels