13113. (demitasse cup) Grace Steamship Line.
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13113. (demitasse cup) Grace Steamship Line.
13113. (demitasse cup) Grace Steamship Line. Measures 2 ¼” high 2 ¼” diameter. Rare little demitasse cup from the Grace Line (W. R. Grace & Co), New York (1882-69). What later became the Grace Line originated in 1882 as a line of sailing vessels between Peru and New York. US-flag service began in 1912 with the Atlantic and Pacific Steamship Company. The activities of both companies and the parent firm were consolidated into the Grace Steamship Company beginning in 1916. The firm originally specialized in traffic to the west coast of South America; then expanded into the Caribbean. After World War II. Cup bears the Grace Line flag – red with the word “GRACE” in blue on a white lozenge. Cup is enhanced with a gilt stripe around rim of cup and along handle. Only light wear to gilding on handle. A rare steamship collectible. (VG). $78.