Core Record |
| Title |
saucer |
| Collection |
Museum of Design in Plastics: Arts University College at Bournemouth |
| Manufactured For |
BOAC |
| Date |
circa 1970-1979 |
| Description |
3 grey and white melamine saucers used for B.O.A.C. airline meals circa 1970s. The saucers are made by compression moulding. A measured amount of the raw material is put into a two-part mould. The mould is closed under pressure and heated. This caused the raw material to melt and take up the form of the mould before setting. In the case of these cups and saucers two moulds were required one for each colour. The tooling costs are not high however on removal from the mould considerable hand finishing is required to achieve such smooth and glossy surfaces. |
| Accession Number |
AIBDC : 0_6623 |
| Dimensions |
cup height 50mm, cup diameter 85mm, saucer diameter 125mm |
| Materials |
plastic, MF, melamine formaldehyde |
| Notes |
Everyday objects, such as those in this collection, are sometimes difficult to research. If you have any information about this object please contact the museum on modip@aub.ac.uk. |
| Rights |
MoDiP has done its utmost to obtain clearance from all IPR holders before adding images to this catalogue, if you believe that any image has been used without permission please contact us on modip@aub.ac.uk. |
| Method |
compression moulded |
