Historical information
This item was found in the Bar area of the Flying Angels Club at 717 Flinders St.
The inscription "Sailors' Home" may refer to either the establishment formerly on Spencer St or later on Siddeley St built in 1903 and used until 1963.
Significance
The Sailors' Home and Sailors' Rest were established in various locations in Melbourne and in Williamstown throughout the late19th century and early 20th century.
It was of significance as a feature of the township that for some years was the main point of arrival in the early days before establishment and early days of Melbourne.
Hugh Ronald Reid, member of the Melbourne Harbour Trust, was a founder of the Sailors' Home.
The tureen is one of the rare remaining objects from the Sailors' Home.
Physical description
Small oval shaped condiment tureen or serving dish with lid; white glazed ironstone. Small hole in lid for spoon (missing). Lid and front of tureen have picture of a lifebuoy with a rope around it and "SAILORS' HOME MELBOURNE" written on it. Printed Inscription on the base with pottery crest.
Inscriptions & markings
SAILORS' HOME MELBOURNE on lid on body. ROYAL IRONSTONE CHINA JOHNSON BROS ENGLAND with a picture of royal arms under base.
Subjects
References
- Jack's " Home" when he's away from Home. Photographs of the former Sailors' House, Spencer Street, one with a man with a tureen.
