Electroplated fork- SS 'Purnea'

An electroplated fork used by the British India Steamship Navigation Company ship SS 'Purnea'. Inscribed on the fork is a belt and buckle motif with the words "B.I.S.N.CO SS 'PURNEA", along with the maker's marks "AI W.H & S W&N". The plate on the fork is worn.

Object Details

ID: PLT0476
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Fork
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Walker & Hall Ltd
Places: Sheffield; Bristol
Vessels: Purnea 1888 (SS)
Date made: After 1888
People: British India Steam Navigation Company Limited
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 25 mm x 215 mm x 25 mm