Napkin ring S.S. 'Tara'

An electroplated napkin ring used by the British India Steamship Navigation Company ship 'Tara'. The badge of the B.I.S.N.CO can be seen on the ring, consisting of Britannia with a shield in the left hand and a swallow tailed Union flag in the right hand. A ship can be seen behind Britannia. Inscribed on the ring are the words 'B.I.A.S. LD 'TARA". B.I.A.S. stands for 'British Indian Associated Steamer'. The ring is tarnished

Object Details

ID: PLT0479
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Napkin ring
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Elkington & Co. Ltd
Vessels: Tara (1890)
Date made: After 1890
People: British India Steam Navigation Company Limited; British India Steam Navigation Company Limited
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 25 mm