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Green Melaware egg cup, 2 of 3

Top view of three Ranton egg cups showing how the white inner surface comes over the top of the lip. Side view of three Ranton egg cups showing the plain sides of the cups. Side view of three Ranton egg cups showing one cup laying on its side to reveal the plain white inner surface. Side view of three Ranton egg cups showing one cup laying on its side to reveal the base with its moulded inscription. Side view of three Ranton egg cups showing the three cups stacked one inside the other.
Top view of three Ranton egg cups showing how the white inner surface comes over the top of the lip. Side view of three Ranton egg cups showing the plain sides of the cups. Side view of three Ranton egg cups showing one cup laying on its side to reveal the plain white inner surface. Side view of three Ranton egg cups showing one cup laying on its side to reveal the base with its moulded inscription. Side view of three Ranton egg cups showing the three cups stacked one inside the other.

Classification

Description

One of three pale green Ranton Melaware melamine matching egg cups, circa 1960s. with a curved, lipped top edge.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Ranton & Company

Inscriptions

moulded: "Melaware" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 0_6542.2

Date

1960 - 1969 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
MF
melamine formaldehyde

Colour

green
light
white