BOAC cup and saucer, 1 of 3

Side view of a BOAC cup and saucer showing the cup sitting in the indentation on the saucer. Top view of a BOAC cup and saucer showing the white internal surface of both parts. Side view of a BOAC cup showing the fluted sides. Side view of a BOAC cup showing the white surface continuing over the top of the handle. Side view of a BOAC cup showing the white surface continuing over the top of the handle. Side view of a BOAC cup showing the fluted sides. Side view of a BOAC cup showing the fluted sides. Side view of a BOAC cup showing the white internal surface. Underside view of a BOAC cup showing the integral foot running around the edge of the base. Close view of a BOAC cup showing the moulded inscription in the base. Side view of a BOAC saucer showing the indentation for the cup to sit on. Top view of a BOAC saucer showing the indentation for the cup to sit on. Underside view of a BOAC saucer showing the integral foot running around the base. Close view of a BOAC saucer showing the moulded inscription in the base.
Side view of a BOAC cup and saucer showing the cup sitting in the indentation on the saucer. Top view of a BOAC cup and saucer showing the white internal surface of both parts. Side view of a BOAC cup showing the fluted sides. Side view of a BOAC cup showing the white surface continuing over the top of the handle. Side view of a BOAC cup showing the white surface continuing over the top of the handle. Side view of a BOAC cup showing the fluted sides. Side view of a BOAC cup showing the fluted sides. Side view of a BOAC cup showing the white internal surface. Underside view of a BOAC cup showing the integral foot running around the edge of the base. Close view of a BOAC cup showing the moulded inscription in the base. Side view of a BOAC saucer showing the indentation for the cup to sit on. Top view of a BOAC saucer showing the indentation for the cup to sit on. Underside view of a BOAC saucer showing the integral foot running around the base. Close view of a BOAC saucer showing the moulded inscription in the base.

Classification

Description

One of three grey and white melamine cups and saucers for BOAC airline meals circa 1970s. The cup are round with fluted sides and square handles. The dimensions belwo refer to the cup, the saucer has a diameter of 125mm.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Manufactured for
BOAC

Inscriptions

"B.O.A.C. UCPW 1084"

Object number

AIBDC : 0_6622.1

Date

1970 - 1979 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
MF
melamine formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
50mm
Diameter
85mm

Colour

grey
white