Coracle sandwich box

Side view of a sandwich box showing the straight sides. Top view of a sandwich box showing the metal fixings. Top view of a sandwich box showing the metal fixings. Top view of a sandwich box showing internal surfaces. Undersde view of a sandwich box showing the base.
Side view of a sandwich box showing the straight sides. Top view of a sandwich box showing the metal fixings. Top view of a sandwich box showing the metal fixings. Top view of a sandwich box showing internal surfaces. Undersde view of a sandwich box showing the base.
Details
Object number
PHSL : 95
Country
UK
Date
1930 - 1950 (circa)

Classification

Description

A rectangular sandwich box with two compartments and a slightly domed lid which has metal security clips and riveted handle. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Brookes & Adams
Manufactured for
Coracle

Inscriptions

moulded: "Bandalasta Regd. 'Coracle' 602 Made in England, Sandwich Box" (underside)
Dimensions
Width
150mm
Depth
85mm
Length
230mm
Method
compression moulded
Material
plastic
Bandalasta - trade name
UF
urea formaldehyde
metal
Colour
green