Hot water jug: Union Castle Line

A silver plated hot water jug that formed part of the first class place setting on Union Castle Line ships. The jug is plain and has a hinged lid. There is a semi-obliterated crest on the side of the jug with the words "BRITISH & COMMONWEALTH". Inscribed on the base are the words "MAPPIN & WEBB, LONDON & SHEFFIELD, MAPPIN PLATE, T, CI/76".

Object Details

ID: PLT0661
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Hot water jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mappin & Webb
Date made: After 1956
People: British and Commonwealth Shipping Co Ltd; British and Commonwealth Shipping Co Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 270 mm x 175 mm x 100 mm