Silver plated teapot, London Midland & Scottish Railway - Hotels
- Made:
- 1908 in Birmingham
- maker:
- Elkington and Company
Tea pot, small, silver plated, London Midland & Scottish Railway, made by Elkington & Co, 1908; round curved sides, "LMS HOTELS" in laurel wreath on side.
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:
- 1994-7876
- Materials:
- silver plated
- Measurements:
-
overall: 120 mm x 227 mm x 145 mm,
- type:
- teapot
- credit:
- British Rail, Clapham