Ceramic sugar basin, London Midland & Scottish Railway - Hotels
- maker:
- Cauldon Potteries Limited
Sugar basin, ceramic, London Midland & Scottish Railway - Hotels, made by Cauldon Potteries Limited, Hanley; white, gold edged rim, floral border, 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:
- 1994-7999
- Materials:
- ceramic (unspecified)
- Measurements:
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overall: 65 mm 112 mm,
- type:
- sugar basin
- credit:
- British Rail, Clapham