Cover, ceramic, London Midland & Scottish Railway, white, gold rim, pink and green floral border; unidentified maker.
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:
- 1994-7830
- Materials:
- ceramic (unspecified)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 66 mm 143 mm,
- type:
- cover
- credit:
- British Rail, Clapham