Fork: British & Commonwealth Shipping

A electroplated fork with a zig-zag patterned handle that was used on British & Commonwealth Holdings ships. The British & Commonwealth Holdings crest is visible on the handle and the words "ELKINGTON PLATE" are inscribed on the handle. The fork is slightly tarnished.

Object Details

ID: PLT0694
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Fork
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Elkington & Co. Ltd
Date made: 20th Century; After 1955
People: British and Commonwealth Shipping Co Ltd; British and Commonwealth Shipping Co Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 25 mm x 190 mm x 25 mm