Silver plated sugar tongs, London Midland & Scottish Railway
- maker:
- Walker & Hall
Sugar tongs, silver plated, London Midland & Scottish Railway, made by Walker & Hall, Sheffield; plain, LMS coat of arms on handle.
Before convenient packaging was invented, station refreshment rooms 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 and crockery were embellished with the company name to help prevent losses and theft.
Details
- Category:
- Passenger Comforts
- Object Number:
- 1975-8325
- Materials:
- silver plated
- Measurements:
-
overall: 16 mm x 118 mm x 45 mm,
- type:
- tongs
- credit:
- British Rail, Clapham