Napkin Ring- SS 'Tara'

An electroplated napkin ring used by the British India Steamship Navigation Company ship SS 'Tara'. Inscribed on the ring isthe badge of the B.I.S.N.CO, consisting of the figure Britannia with a shield on the left side and a swallowtailed flag on the right side with a ship seen behind them. Inscribed on the ring are the words "B.I.A.S LD (British India Associated Steamship) SS 'TARA" along with the number '8'. The napkin riing is tarnished.

Object Details

ID: PLT0480
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Napkin ring
Display location: Not on display
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