Green Melaware cup and saucer

Side view of a cup and saucer showing the elegant handle. Side view of a cup and saucer showing the white extending over the handle. Side view of a cup and saucer showing the elegant handle. Side view of a cup and saucer showing the white extending over the handle. Top view of a cup and saucer showing the white inner surface. Top view of a cup and saucer showing the cup recess in the saucer. Underside view of a cup and saucer showing the integral foot. Close view of a cup and saucer showing the moulded inscription in the base.
Side view of a cup and saucer showing the elegant handle. Side view of a cup and saucer showing the white extending over the handle. Side view of a cup and saucer showing the elegant handle. Side view of a cup and saucer showing the white extending over the handle. Top view of a cup and saucer showing the white inner surface. Top view of a cup and saucer showing the cup recess in the saucer. Underside view of a cup and saucer showing the integral foot. Close view of a cup and saucer showing the moulded inscription in the base.

Classification

Description

A green Melaware cup with a white interior and a green saucer. This cup and saucer was designed by David Harman Powell and manufactured by Ranton & Co. Ltd. from compression moulded melamine formaldehyde.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Harman Powell, David
Manufacturer
Ranton & Company

Inscriptions

moulded: "Melaware" (base of cup and saucer)

Object number

AIBDC : 007869.2

Date

1958

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
MF
melamine formaldehyde
Dimensions
Width
123mm
Height
60mm

Colour

green
white