Sold for A$15
1. U. S. S. Co. Dinner Plate. Dunn, Bennett & Co. Ltd., Burslem, England. 2. U. S. S. Co. Saucer. Foley Bone China (E. BRAIN & Co. LTD), England. 3. U. S. S. Co. Side Plate. Dunn, Bennett & Co. Ltd., Burslem, England. 4. U. S. S. Co. Soup Bowl. Dunn, Bennett & Co. Ltd., Burslem, England. (Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited). Hotelware. Shipping. Various Various. 1940s - 1950s
N/A. (N/A). 1. EXC. The Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited was once the biggest shipping line in the southern hemisphere and New Zealand's largest private-sector employer. It was incorporated by James Mills in Dunedin in 1875 with the backing of a Scottish shipbuilder, Peter Denny. It was bought by P&O around the time of World War I and was sold in 1972 to an Australasian consortium and closed at the end of the twentieth century. This plate is really good with some scratches to the face. There are a few typical making marks underneath. Some usage wear to the heel. 2. VG. The flag on this saucer has a bit of wear and fading. Little nick or two to outer rim. A bit of wear to the gold leaf. Some fine scratches. 3. EXC. This plate is great with some light scratches. Typical making marks underneath. Some usage wear to the heel. 4. EXC. This bowl is great with some light scratches. Typical making marks underneath. Minor usage wear to the heel. Estimate: $50-100
