Objects Database

Cups

Accession Number

443.2008.1

Object Name

Cups

Created

21/11/2008

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

21/11/2008

Brief Description

Norwegian Army issue metal cups. Long handle attached at top.

Materials

stainless steel

Dimensions

9(h) x 9.5(diameter) cms.

Number Of Objects

3

Inscription Description

On base inside a diamond shape "RIDDEPVOLD & CO A/S RUSTFRIET STAL OSLO" and inside shield shape "HAEREN"

Colour

silver

Maker

RIDDEPVOLD & CO

Object Production Place

Oslo, Norway

Provenance

Mick Tighe acquired these lovely little mugs/cups when on attachment to the Norwegian Army, in Northern Norway around 1974. HAEREN means ARMY in Norwegian and these were standard issue in those days - a little heavy but of excellent quality.

Acquisition Method

Acquired by Mick Tighe

Acquisition Date

21/11/2008

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Normal Location

Bohuntin

Current Location

Bohuntin

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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