Teapot with lid

Earthenware teapot, cream with thin red and green lines at the top of the body, a red line down the handle and a green line around the lid. 'PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY' is printed on the base with the maker's mark. As used in all classes of restaurants in P&O vessels from 1950 until the older ships were withdrawn from service after 1969.

Object Details

ID: AAA5831
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Teapot with lid
Display location: Not on display
Creator: G. L. Ashworth & Bros Ltd; G. L. Ashworth & Bros Ltd
Date made: 1950-1970
People: G. L. Ashworth & Bros Ltd; Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 90 x 175 x 110 mm; Teapot: 80 x 175 x 110 mm; Lid: 20 x 65 mm
Parts: Teapot with lid