
Up for auction is a great, vintage demitasse cup (also called an A.D. or after dinner cup) made by Lamberton china for the United Fruit Company Steamship line. The United Fruit Company or "Great White Fleet" as it is better known as operated freight & passenger service from the US to Central & South America and to the Caribbean. From New York - New Orleans you could travel to destinations such as Cuba, Panama and Jamaica as well as Central & South America ports. Their freight operations also operated from Boston, Mass, Philadelphia,PA, Baltimore, MD and Galveston, Tx to name a few. Cup measures about 2 1/4" tall and 2 3/8" across mouth. Excellent condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Mint - near mint condition. Doesn't appear to have even been used. Side U.F.CO. intertwined logo is bright & vivid. No wear at all. Marked on bottom as shown with the Lamberton Scammell mark & this piece likely dates to the 1920's -30's. A great piece from the United Fruit Co. S.S. Service & would make a nice addition to any UFCo collection. No Reserve - low starting bid.
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