Tin of Starline Lacquer
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| Tin of Starline Lacquer | |
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| Manufacturer | Starline |
| Production years | c.1955 |
| Production location | Southend-on-sea, Essex |
Tin of Starline lacquer, c.1955
First paints manufactured especially for the domestic market. This was marketed as Chinese lacquer to emulate the deep black used on furniture.
[edit] How it works
This paint is pre-mixed, so that it is ready to use right out of the can. Previously paint had to be mixed, and so was more prone to mistakes by inexperienced users.
[edit] Memories
I've been using many years ago for model boats the starlon plastic enamel paint wich they use to produce in tubes. This is really an excellent quality paint. I still have some tubes (almost empty of course) and I would like to know if this firm is still working and where, so it will be able to order some items.
— Anon
I still use my tin of Starline occasionally. I didn’t realise it was that old. I must have inherited it with the rest of the old tins of paint of my father’s “that might come in useful one day
— anon
Absolutely brilliant lacquer, i use it on my anal eczema now but my great great grandfather on my wifes cousins side, said it's good on furniture too. Who wudda thought!
— Cain
My Grandfather was one of the partners who started The Starline Paint Company and was the chemist who formulated the paint. The Company folded in the early 70's following his death so unfortunately the paint is no longer made. It was used on Southend Pier as it was so hardwearing and resilient to seawater. I wouldn't be surprised if someone somewhere has the formula as the company was bought out, but I don't know who by.
— Lullings
[edit] In the Science Museum
Source: David Huxtable Inv: No: 2000-505
This object is currently on display in the Dan Dare & the Birth of Hi-Tech Britain exhibition at the Science Museum, London.