Ceramic teapot, London Midland & Scottish Railway - Hotels

Made:
1923-1948 in unknown
maker:
Unidentified

Teapot, ceramic, unmarked, London Midland & Scottish Railway, dark brown, round, handle and spout inset, LMS in oval on side and marked underneath "LMS HOTELS".

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:
1994-7793
Materials:
ceramic (unspecified)
Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 130 mm 120 mm,
type:
teapot
credit:
British Rail, Clapham