Jug: P&O

An oval shaped electroplated jug used on P&O ships. It has a pronounced pouring spout and a plauin handle with a semi circle cut out at the top and bottom where the handle joins the body of the jug. The initials "P&O" are engraved on the side of the jug. The maker's mark are engraved on the base.

Object Details

ID: PLT0533
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Elkington & Co. Ltd
Date made: 1949
People: Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 130 x 175 x 65 mm