Serving dish: Union Castle Line

A large silver plate oval serving dish that was used as part of the first class table set on Union Castle Line ships. A zigzag pattern is engraved around the outer rim of the dish and the Union Castle Line crest can be seen on the side. Inscribed on the base are the words "MAPPIN & WEBB, SILVER PLATE, ENGLAND, C1/72 WARRANTED HARD SOLDERED".

Object Details

ID: PLT0647
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Serving dish
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mappin & Webb
Date made: 20th Century
People: British and Commonwealth Shipping Co Ltd; British and Commonwealth Shipping Co Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 25 mm x 455 mm x 330 mm