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Black covered soup bowl

Side view of a lidded bowl showing the 4 stacked bowls. Side view of a lidded bowl showing the smooth inner surface. Side view of a lidded bowl showing the handles. Side view of a lidded bowl showing the handles. Side view of a lidded bowl showing the handles. Top view of a lidded bowl showing the handle in the lid. Top view of a lidded bowl showing the smooth inner surface. Underside view of a lidded bowl showing the moulded inscription.
Side view of a lidded bowl showing the 4 stacked bowls. Side view of a lidded bowl showing the smooth inner surface. Side view of a lidded bowl showing the handles. Side view of a lidded bowl showing the handles. Side view of a lidded bowl showing the handles. Top view of a lidded bowl showing the handle in the lid. Top view of a lidded bowl showing the smooth inner surface. Underside view of a lidded bowl showing the moulded inscription.

Classification

Description

A 130mm diameter bowl with two handles and a lid. The handles are flat with thumb indentations. The handle for the lid is in the form of an indentation in the centre of the lid rising to form a ridge across the middle. Made from compression moulded melamine formaldehyde, this bowl is part of the Melaware range from BIP.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
BIP

Inscriptions

moulded: "Melaware" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 008015.4

Date

1950 - 1960 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
MF
melamine formaldehyde
Dimensions
Width
165mm
Height
63mm
Diameter
130mm

Colour

black