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Functional object - Cream or Milk Jug - MMTB, Grindley Hotelware Co, post 1946

  • Image of an MMTB Milk Jug

    Cream or Milk Jug - MMTB

  • Image of the Makers informaiton - Grindley Hotel Ware

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  • Image of an MMTB Milk Jug
  • Image of the Makers informaiton - Grindley Hotel Ware

Historical information

Used by the MMTB in an office setting or Wattle Park Tea rooms.

Significance

Demonstrates the manufacture of crockery for use in either a tea room or an office setting for a Senior Manager of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.

Physical description

White china or ceramic cream or milk jug with MMTB logo with a small handle. Made from China clay, glazed and vitrified or fired. Has a small formed spout, MMTB logo in dark green. On the underside has the words "Grindley Hotel Ware, England, Vitrified, Loftus Moran Pty Ltd, Melbourne. Patent. Has a crown or manufacturers mark on the top of the lettering. Possibly made for use at the Wattle Park chalet or head office.

Subjects

References

  • Makers Notes http://www.thepotteries.org/mark/g/grindley.htm - accessed 21-12-2021 - indicates it was the mark used by the company from 1946. The photo on the website also had a date mark on the underside.
  • Museum of Victoria Note https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/259893 - provides further information on Grindley and Loftus Moran.
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