| Place | Oceania: Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Canberra |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34541.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | China |
| Maker |
Roslyn China Pty Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | c 1950-1955 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
Souvenir bone china teacup with Australian War Memorial transfer
Description
White bone china teacup with scalloped rim, featuring transfer of Australian War Memorial on one side, and a spray of wattle on the other. There is gold trim to sides of handle, base and rim. The maker's transfer on base ('Roslyn FINE BONE China ENGLAND') is in the style used from 1950 to 1955.
History / Summary
Example of the style of souvenir china and pottery featuring the newly constructed Australian War Memorial and sold in the Canberra district in the 1950s from such outlets as the Memorial Kiosk, JB Youngs Department Store and selected jewellers and newsagents. This teacup and its related tennis saucer (designed to hold the teacup and a sandwich) were part of a standard range of souvenir china patterns designed to accept a whole range of decorative transfers depicting tourist sites and destinations. Millions were produced. Manufacturers Roslyn China, based at Park Place Works, Longton, Staffordshire were formerly Reid & Co, who used the trademark Roslyn and operated from the same site from 1913. Roslyn China was produced from 1946 until July 1963; the distinctive trade mark featured on the base was used from 1950 until 1955.