Saucer: from GMV MOANA ROA

Object detail

Description

A white bone china saucer from MOANA ROA. Rim broken, with two loose sherds. Two green bands run around the saucer. The saucer also features a small green palm tree most likely the emblem for MOANA ROA. "1850 EB Foley Bone China Made in England" is stamped on the underside of the saucer. MOANA ROA was a New Zealand Government owned vessel.

Accession number

2011.58.8

Museum System ID

9574

Collection type

Objects

Collection

Frazer

Classification

Plate, Food

Maker and role

Foley Bone China (estab. Circa 1885, closed Circa 1963): Manufacturer

Media/Materials

China: 0 - Whole

Measurement details

3D objects (HxWxD): H 30 x W 135 x D 135mm: 0 - Whole

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Not on display

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Object type

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Subject category

GMV MOANA ROA (1960-1977)/ HMNZS MONAWAI (1977- 1997) New Zealand Government Ships Commercial Shipping Government & Regulations Vessel Type Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Navy Military New Zealand Defence Force Union Steam Ship Company Shipping Lines Cutlery and Crockery Food and Drink Society & Culture

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