Prestcold McAlpine Refrigerator Jug [Crown Lynn]

Object detail

Accession number

2023.179

Maker

Crown Lynn Potteries

Production period

1950s

Description

A Crown Lynn Prestcold McAlpine refrigerator jug. White ceramic jug with a singular handle on one side and a spout on the other. Grooved lines run down each side of the jug. "PRESTCOLD" in embossed on one side, the text painted blue. This is repeated on the opposite side with the text, "McAlpine". There is a large hole at the top of the jug in which water can be poured into. Stamped on the base in green is the Crown Lynn logo and text, "CROWN LYNN / NEW ZEALAND".

Marks

PRESTCOLD Embossed
McAlpine Embossed
CROWN LYNN / NEW ZEALAND Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Ceramic

Credit Line

Crown Lynn Potteries. Prestcold McAlpine Refrigerator Jug [Crown Lynn], 2023.179. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Vessel, Drink Serving Cooler, Water Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Service T&E Serving Vessels

Production place

New Lynn Auckland City Auckland District Auckland New Zealand

Collection type

Applied Design Technology

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