Blue Fiesta cup

Side view of a cup showing the small curved handle and thumb grip. Side view of a cup showing the small curved handle and thumb grip. Side view of a cup showing the small curved handle and thumb grip. Side view of a cup showing the smooth, slightly tapered sides. Top view of a cup showing the inner surface. Underside view of a cup showing the small integral foot. Close view of a cup showing the moulded inscription.
Side view of a cup showing the small curved handle and thumb grip. Side view of a cup showing the small curved handle and thumb grip. Side view of a cup showing the small curved handle and thumb grip. Side view of a cup showing the smooth, slightly tapered sides. Top view of a cup showing the inner surface. Underside view of a cup showing the small integral foot. Close view of a cup showing the moulded inscription.

Description

A cup from the Fiesta range of tableware designed by Ronald E. Brookes, circa 1960 and manufactured by Brookes & Adams, using compression moulded Melmex, a melamine formaldehde from British Industrial Plastics. The cup has a small curved handle with a thumb grip in the top.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

moulded: "fiesta" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006614SA

Date

1960 (circa)

Country

Dimensions
Width
125mm
Height
50mm
Depth
100mm

Colour