Black Melaware cup and saucer

Side view of a cup and saucer showing the angular handle. Side view of a cup and saucer showing the angular handle. Side view of a cup and saucer showing the angular handle. Side view of a cup and saucer showing the angular handle. Top view of a cup and saucer showing the inner surface of the cup. Underside view of a cup and saucer showing the base of the cup. Top view of a cup and saucer showing the inner surface of the saucer. Underside view of a cup and saucer showing the base of the saucer.
Side view of a cup and saucer showing the angular handle. Side view of a cup and saucer showing the angular handle. Side view of a cup and saucer showing the angular handle. Side view of a cup and saucer showing the angular handle. Top view of a cup and saucer showing the inner surface of the cup. Underside view of a cup and saucer showing the base of the cup. Top view of a cup and saucer showing the inner surface of the saucer. Underside view of a cup and saucer showing the base of the saucer.

Description

A black cup and saucer made from compression moulded melamine formaldehyde. This cup and saucer is part of the Melaware range from BIP, circa 1950s, and has a small uplift at the top point of the handle.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer
BIP

Inscriptions

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

Object number

AIBDC : 008022.2

Date

1950 - 1959 (circa)

Country

Dimensions
Height
70mm
Diameter
145mm

Colour