Sold for A$220
1. U. S. S. Co. Tea Cup. Dunn, Bennett & Co. Ltd., Burslem, England. (Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited) 2. Melbourne Steamship Co Ltd Small Tea Cup. C. McD Mann & Co Ltd, London. 3. U. S. S. Co. Beer Glass. (Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited) 4. ANL Small Tea Cup. Bristile China, Australia. 5. ANL Egg Cup. No makers mark. 6. Bay Steamers Ltd, Melbourne Tea Cup. Maddock, England. (Victoria) 7. Port Line Small Tea Cup. Furnivals 1913 Ltd, England. 8. Melbourne Steamship Co Ltd Ash Tray. No makers mark. 9. P&O Egg Cup. Ashworth Bros., England. (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company). Hotelware. Shipping. Various N/A. 1930s - 1970s
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 cup is great with just a little dust which will clean off. A few fine scratches and a bit of discolouration around the rim. 2. EXC. Couple of nicks to base edge. Really fine Y shaped glaze hairline to rear. Some light scratches. 3. 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 glass has some dust and grime which will clean off. A few scratches and minor marks. 4. Mint. Maybe a tiny heel nick or two. 5. Mint. Minor glaze misses and dips to base edge are all making marks. Great example. 6. VG. A little discoloured wear in places. Some scratches. Black spots. 7. VG. 5 x 3 mm chip to outer rim above handle. Just minor marks otherwise. 8. VG. Crazing throughout from manufacture. Small discoloured spot or two. To right of badge one of the crazed lines is a bit heavier and can be felt. 9. Good. P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company) has a rich history in shipping, dating back to 1837 when it was founded as a mail delivery service. The company is recognized as the oldest cruise line, with its passenger services beginning in 1844. P&O played a significant role in Australia's shipping history, beginning with mail contracts in 1852 and later establishing the first cruise from Sydney in 1932. 3 flakes to rim on bottom. Crack to one side. Crazing. Estimate: $50-100
