GENERAL HIRE DEPARTMENT.

SUPPLY CUTLERY, PLATE, CHINA, GLASS, TABLING, etc., etc., ON HIRE, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:—

No. 1.—Immediately upon delivery of goods the Customer becomes responsible for any loss or damage until they are again taken charge of by one of Harrods’ assistants.

No. 2.—That the accompanying Lists of Prices are fixed for one day’s Hire, the Goods being delivered on the day required for use and re-collected the day following. If the articles are to be re-collected the same day after use (necessitating special collection), an extra charge will be made. Should the Articles not be given up on application, additional Hiring will be charged.

No. 3.—That the goods may be Hired for any specified period, the charges being estimated, when the price is not specially given, in the following manner, viz.:—
One day, as indicated in List.
Two days, as one and a half days.
One week, as twice one day.
Two weeks, as three times one day.
Three weeks, as three and a half times one day.
One month, as four times one day.

No. 4.—That when Goods are conveyed by other than Harrods’ vans the Customer is responsible for any loss or damage during transit.

No. 5.—That when Goods are Hired for a term exceeding one week, Notice must be given to the Hire Department at least two days before the Goods are to be removed, otherwise Customers are responsible for such goods, and also for Hire for such time as they may be detained.

No. 6.—All Men servants engaged from Harrods are considered as servants of the Hirer, and the firm do not hold themselves responsible for any breakage or loss while these are in the Hirer’s employ.

No. 7.—Goods on Hire are not delivered free beyond our Town delivery, excepting small parcels, which will be sent free within our Suburban delivery, but an extra charge will be made for the delivery of bulky Goods. Carriage on Hired Goods sent to the Country will be extra.

Contracts undertaken in any part of the United Kingdom for Decorating Public Buildings, Erecting Triumphal Arches, Illuminating and Decorating Streets, etc.

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SPECIMENS OF PLATE FOR HIRING PURPOSES

ALL PATTERNS HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY SELECTED AND ARE IN EXCELLENT TASTE.

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LIST OF CHARGES.
The following Prices are for out Day’s Use only.

CHINA, GLASS, PLATE, Etc., FOR HIRE.

GLASS, Plain or Engraved.Per day.
Decanters, Quarts......per doz. 5/0
,,Pints......,,3/0
,,Claret......,,6/0
Glass Jugs......,,6/0
Water Bottles......,,2/0
Jelly or Custard Glasses......,,0/6
Trifle Dishes and Stands......each 1/0
Ice Plates......per doz. 0/6 & 1/0
Sugar Basins......,,2/0
Celery Vases......,,6/0
Milk Jugs......,,2/0
Specimen Flower Tubes......,,1/0 to 12/0
Bowls for Cup, Etc.......each 0/6, 0/9, 1/0
Sherry Glasses......per doz. 0/6 & 0/9
Port......,,0/6 & 0/9
Claret......,,0/6 & 0/9
Hock (Coloured)......,,0/6
Champagne......,,0/9 & 1/0
Liqueur......,,0/6 & 0/9
Champagne Tumblers......,,0/6 & 0/9
Half-pint......,,0/9 & 1/0
Small three to pint Tumblers ,,0/6 & 0/9
Soda Tumblers......,,1/0 & 2/0
Water Sets (Jug & 2 Tumblers)...each 0/4
High Comports......,,0/4 & 0/6
Dishes......each 0/1½ to 0/6
Finger Bowls......per doz. 1/6
Salt Cellars......,,0/6
Mustard Pots......per doz., from 0/9
Sorbet Glasses......,,,,0/9
CHINA AND DELF.
Tea Cups and Saucers......per doz. 0/6, 0/9 & 1/0
Coffee,,,,......,,0/6, 0/9 & 1/0
Milk Jugs......each 0/1 & 0/2
Cream Jugs......,,0/1 & 0/2
Sugar Basins......,,0/1 & 0/2
Bread and Butter Plates......,,0/1 & 0/2
Soup Cups......per doz. 1/6
Tea Pots......each 0/2 to 0/6
Dishes—Assorted sizes......per doz. 2/6 & 3/6
Plates—Meat......per doz. 0/6, 0/9 & 1/0
Soup......,,0/6, 0/9 & 1/0
Pie......,,0/6, 0/9 & 1/0
Small ......,,0/6, 0/9 & 1/0
Salad ......,,1/0
Soup Tureens......each 1/0 & 2/0
Sauce,,......,,0/4 & 0/8
,,Boats......,,0/2 & 0/4
Well Dishes......each 1/0
Vegetable Dishes......each 0/6 & 1/0
Punch Bowls, very handsome...each, from 1/0 to 2/6
Jugs, White......,,0/4
Comports, High......each 0/4 & 0/6
,,Low......,,0/4 & 0/6
Plates. Dessert......per doz. 2/0 & 3/0
SMALL PLATE.
Knives—Large (Ivory Handles) ...per doz. 1/0
,, ,, (Electro-plated Handles),,1/3
,,Small (Ivory Handles)...,,0/9
,, ,, (Electro-plated Handles),,1/0
Carvers—Meat......per pair 0/3
Poultry......,,0/3
Fish......,,0/10
Fish Knives and Forks......per doz. pairs 2/6
Fruit,,,,......,,,,2/6
Ladles—Soup......each 0/6
Sauce......,,0/2
Punch......,,0/9
Sandwich Servers......,,0/6
Nutcrackers......,,0/2
Grape Scissors......,,0/4
Asparagus Servers......,,0/6
Salad,,......,,0/6
SMALL PLATE.
Spoons—Plain.King’s Pattern.
Soupper doz. from 1/0 1/3
Table,,1/0 1/3
Dessert,,0/9 1/0
Tea,,0/6 0/9
Coffee,,0/6 0/9
Ice,,0/6 0/9
Salt,,0/6 0/9
Mustard,,0/6 0/9
Gravyeach 0/3 0/4
Fruit,,0/4 0/5
SMALL PLATE—continued.
Forks—Plain.King’s Pattern.
Large......per doz. from1/01/3
Small......,,0/91/0
Steel (Ivory Handles)...,,2/0—
Fish or Fruit......,,—1/3
ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS.
Epergnes............each from 5/0
Plateaux............,, 1/6
Fruit Stands............,, 1/6
Candelabra 3 light{complete with} ...3/0
,,4,,Candles, Guards,...4/0
,,5,,Shades and Clips...5/0
Candlesticks............each from 0/9 & 1/0
Sifters, Sugar............each from 0/2
Dish Covers............,,,,3/0
Dishes and Covers............,,,,4/0
Vegetable Dishes............from 2/6
Soufflé Dishes............each 1/3 & 1/6
Sweet Dishes............,,0/6 & 0/9
Entrée Dish and Cover.........,, 1/3
,,,, with Lamp............2/6
Soup Tureens..................2/6
,,,,with Lamp...............4/0
Punch Bowls...............from 2/6
Sauce Boats...............each 0/8
Round Waiters...............each from 1/0
Bread Baskets...............,,1/0
Tea and Coffee Urns............,,4/6
Tea Trays......22 in. 2/6, 24 in. 3/0, 26 in. 3/6
Skewers, Atélet............per doz. 1/6
Dishes, Meat, Oval—10 in.12 in.14 in.16 in.
0/80/101/01/3each
18 in.20 in.22 in.24 in.
1/61/92/02/6,,
Dishes, Round—8 in.10 in.12 in.
0/80/91/0each
Tea Pots...............each 1/0
Coffee Pots...............,,1/0 & 1/6
Sugar Basin...............,,0/8
,,Tongs...............,,0/2
Ice Tongs...............,,0/2
Cream Jugs...............,,0/8
,,Ladles...............,,0/2
Small Cruets...............,,0/8
Large ,,...............,,1/0
Spirit Kettles...............,,2/6 & 3/6
Mustard Pots...............,,0/3
Peppers...............,,0/3
Salt Cellars...............,,0/2½
Ice Pyramid Stands...............,,from 3/6
12 in.14 in.16 in.18 in.20 in.
Cake Stands2/63/65/06/67/6each
,,Knife or Saw...............each 1/0
,,Baskets...............,,1/0
TABLES AND SEATS.
Card Tables ..................2/6

Tables for Sit-Down, 2 ft. 6 in., 3 ft. or 3 ft. 6 in. wide

per ft. run 0/6

Tables for Buffet, same widths ......,,,,0/6
Tables, Dining, 4 ft. wide .........,,,,0/7½
,,,,4 ft. 6 in. wide ......,,,,0/9
,,Round—
2 ft.2 ft. 6 in.3 ft.3 ft. 6 in.4 ft.4 ft. 6 in.5 ft.6 ft.7 ft.
1/01/31/62/03/03/64/05/010/0each
Chairs, Bent Wood............per doz. 3/6
(Special Quotations for quantities exceeding 100.)
Chairs, Black and Gold............ per doz. 5/0
Chairs, Walnut............,, 5/0
Cushions to fit same............,,from 1/0
Carpet Seat Chairs............per doz. 4/0
Rout Seats, 3 ft., 4 ft., 5 ft. and 6 ft. lengths ...per ft. run 0/1½
,,with best upholstered seats...,,,,0/4
,,all gilt, upholstered...,,,,1/0
Cushions for same, Red Rep.........,,,,0/1
,,with Valance in Velvet ...,,,,0/2½
Chairs, all gilt............each 1/0
Cushions for same............,,0/4
Chairs, Dining Room............each 1/3
Blocks for Raising Tables .........each from 0/2
Hat and Coat Rack............per ft. run 1/0
Progressive Whist or Bridge Tables .........1/0
TABLE LINEN, GLASS AND KITCHEN CLOTHS, Etc.
Table Cloths, narrow, Damask.........per yard 0/3½
,,,,wide, Damask .........,,0/5
,,Napkins, small............per doz. 1/3
,,,,large............,,1/6
Glass and Tea Cloths............,,1/6
Rubbers............,,1/6
Dusters............,,1/0
Chamber Towels............,,1/6

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HIRE OF PLATE AND CUTLERY FOR A TERM.

LIST OF CHARGES.
1 2 3 4 6 9 12
mo.mo.mo.mo.mo.mo.mo.
Large Knives, Forks and Spoons ...per doz.4/05/67/08/610/012/615/0
Small Knives, Forks and Spoons ...,,3/04/35/66/98/610/913/0
Tea, Salt, Mustard and Ice Spoons...,,2/03/04/05/06/07/69/0
Gravy Spoons...each0/81/01/31/62/02/63/0
Fruit,, ...,,0/81/01/31/62/02/63/0
Soup Ladles ...,,1/01/62/02/63/03/94/6
Sauce,,...,,0/40/60/80/101/01/31/6
Asparagus Tongs,,1/62/33/03/94/65/96/9
Sugar,,,,0/40/60/80/101/01/31/6
Ice ,,,,0/40/60/80/101/01/31/6
Grape Scissors,,1/01/62/02/63/03/94/6
Nut Cracks ...,,0/40/60/80/101/01/31/6
Cream Ladles...,,0/40/60/80/101/01/31/6
Sugar Sifters,,0/40/60/80/101/01/31/6
Toast Racks ...,,0/81/01/31/62/02/63/0
Large Cruets...,,3/04/66/07/69/612/014/3
Small,,...,,1/92/93/94/96/07/69/0
Fish Eating Knives and Forks ...per doz.8/011/014/017/020/025/030/0
Fruit Eating Knives and Forks ...,,8/011/014/017/020/025/030/0
Meat and Game Carversper pair1/01/62/02/63/03/94/6
Fish Carvers...,,2/63/64/65/66/68/39/9
Teapots ...each4/66/68/610/011/614/617/6
Coffee-pots ...,,4/66/68/610/011/614/617/6
Sugar Basins...,,3/04/66/07/69/011/313/0
Cream Jugs ...,,3/04/66/07/69/011/313/0
Entree Dishes and Covers...,,5/07/09/011/013/016/619/9
Set of 5 Dish Covers ...,,12/616/620/023/627/033/940/0
Candlesticks (Tall) ...,,4/06/07/68/610/012/615/0
Candlesticks (Bedroom) ...,,2/03/03/64/04/65/96/9
Candelabra, 3 light ...,,7/010/613/616/620/025/030/0
Candelabra, 5 light ...,,11/617/622/627/635/043/052/6
Salt Cellars...,,0/101/31/92/32/93/64/0
Mustard Pots and Peppers,,1/01/62/02/63/03/94/6
Cake Basket ...,,4/05/67/08/610/012/615/0
Oval Tea Tray, 22 in....,,8/012/016/020/025/031/637/6
Round Waiters, 12 in....,,4/05/67/08/610/012/615/0
Soup Tureens...,,7/611/014/618/022/628/333/9
Sauce Boats ...,,2/63/64/65/66/68/39/9
Soufflé Dishes,,5/07/09/011/013/617/021/3
Atélet Skewers assorted,per doz.4/06/08/09/010/011/012/0
Biscuit Boxeseach 2/03/04/04/65/06/37/6
Ice Pails ...,,2/03/04/04/65/06/37/6
Urns, Tea or Coffee ...,,16/023/630/035/642/052/663/0
Hot Water Kettles ...,,9/013/017/020/023/028/934/6
Bowls, 8 in.,,8/012/615/618/621/026/631/6
,,12 in.,,16/025/031/637/642/052/663/0
Epergnes ...,,16/025/031/637/642/052/663/0
Fruit Stands...,,6/07/99/611/012/615/918/9
Round Dishes,
,,,,8 in. ...,,2/83/84/95/96/98/610/0
,,,,10 in. ...,,2/83/84/95/96/98/610/0
,,,,12 in. ...,,4/05/67/08/610/013/015/0
Oval Dishes, set of 10 ...,,42/056/670/084/098/0125/0147/0
Rosewater Dishes ...,,6/08/310/612/915/019/022/6
Pickle Frames ...,,6/08/310/612/915/019/022/6
Soda Water Stands, 1 Bottle ...,,1/62/02/63/03/64/65/3
Bottle Holders,,4/05/67/08/610/013/015/0
Loving Cups ...,,10/013/617/020/023/029/634/6
Egg Frames ...,,8/010/613/015/617/622/626/6
Revolving Dishes,,8/010/614/017/621/026/631/6
Crumb Scoops...,,2/02/93/94/95/67/08/3
,,Brush and Tray ...,,4/05/67/08/610/012/615/0
Oyster Forks...per doz.4/05/67/08/610/012/615/0

Hire of Goods for a Term is payable in advance. Notice must be given to have Goods removed when finished with. Hire will remain chargeable until such notice is received, and Hirer remains responsible for Goods.

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HIRE OF GOODS FOR A TERM OF ONE TO TWELVE MONTHS.

LIST OF CHARGES.

TABLE LINEN, NAPKINS, GLASS CLOTHS, RUBBERS, Etc.
1 mo.2 mo.3 mo.4 mo.6 mo.9 mo.12 mo.
Table Cloths, Damasks ...per yard1/62/02/63/03/94/95/6
Table Slips ...,,0/40/60/80/101/01/31/6
Table Napkinsper doz.3/04/66/07/69/011/613/6
Five o’clock Tea Cloths...each1/62/02/63/03/64/65/3
Tray Cloths ...per doz. 4/05/06/07/08/08/69/0
D’Oyleys ...,,3/04/66/07/08/08/69/0
Servants’ Table Cloths, not exceeding 2½ yards in length ...each1/62/02/63/03/64/65/6
Glass Cloths, Rubbers, Kitchen Cloths, etc.per doz.2/63/64/04/65/06/67/9
Dusters ...,,1/62/02/63/03/64/04/6
Aprons for Butlers or Cooks ...each1/32/3—————
CHAMBER LINEN, BLANKETS, COUNTERPANES.
1 mo.2 mo.3 mo.4 mo.6 mo.9 mo.12 mo.
Fine Sheets, Double Bedper pair2/63/95/06/07/09/010/6
,,,,Single Bed,,2/02/93/64/35/06/67/6
Fine Pillow Slips ...per doz.2/63/03/94/65/36/97/9
Servants’ Sheets, Double ...per pair2/02/93/64/35/06/67/6
,,,,Single ...,,1/62/33/03/94/65/96/9
Servants’ Pillow Slipsper doz.2/02/93/33/94/35/66/3
Chamber Towels, Fine ...,,3/03/33/94/65/36/97/9
Bath Towels ...,,3/64/65/66/67/69/611/3
,,Sheets ...each1/01/62/02/63/03/94/6
,,Towels, Large ...per doz.5/06/07/08/09/011/614/6
Servants’ Towels,,1/62/02/63/03/64/65/3
Round Towels,,3/04/05/06/07/08/610/0
Blankets, Double Bedper pair3/67/010/012/015/020/022/6
,,Single Bed,,3/05/07/08/610/011/612/6
Counterpanes, White, Large ...each5/06/07/08/09/010/612/0
,,,,Small ...,,2/93/64/35/05/96/98/0
Counterpanes, Coloured, Large ...,,2/02/63/03/64/05/05/9
,,,,Small ...,,1/62/02/63/03/63/94/3
Toilet Covers, Bestper doz.5/06/07/08/09/011/614/6
,, ,, Servants,,4/05/06/07/08/010/012/0

N.B.—Customers hiring Linen are charged washing for all returned soiled. Reasonable time is allowed for travelling for all goods returned by Rail. Carriage of all goods sent by Rail or Carrier is paid by hirer, who is also responsible for loss or damage in transit.

BATHS.
1 mo.2 mo.3 mo.4 mo.6 mo.9 mo.12 mo.
Sponge Wire Edge ...2/63/64/65/05/67/08/3
,,Rim,,...3/65/06/68/010/011/613/0
Oxford, Sitz, or Hip3/65/06/68/010/011/613/0
Long Taper ... ...12/615/017/620/025/030/035/0
,,,,with Tap and Hose, from 30/0 to 40/0, according to length of hose used.
BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING.
1 mo.2 mo.3 mo.4 mo.6 mo.9 mo.12 mo.
Single size Bedstead, Spring and Wool Mattress, with Bolster and Pillow12/619/624/629/637/645/052/6
Single size Bedstead, Hair Mattress, with Bolster and Pillow14/621/027/633/642/052/663/0
Double size Bedstead, Wool Mattress, with Bolster and Pillow14/621/027/633/642/052/663/0
Double size Bedstead, Hair Mattress, with Bolster and Pillow18/625/031/638/050/063/075/0
Children’s Cots—
Wool Mattress and Pillow ...8/612/615/618/624/631/637/6
If with Hair Mattress10/614/617/621/026/633/639/6
Chair Beds with Cushions and Pillow7/610/012/615/017/621/024/6
Camp Beds with Mattress and Pillow8/612/615/017/620/022/625/0

No charge for less than 1 month is made for Bedsteads, as it barely covers expense of carriage, fixing, etc., unless special quotation is given when ordering.

FURNITURE OF ANY DESCRIPTION FOR HIRE FOR ANY PERIOD.

Hire Charge for goods lent for a term is payable in advance. Notice must be given to have goods removed when finishedwith. Hire will remain chargeable until such notice is received, and Hirer be responsible for goods.

Estimates sent by return of post to fit out Country Houses, Shooting Boxes, Bungalows, etc., with Linen, Plate,Furniture, China and Glass.

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MARQUEES OR TENTS FOR HIRE.

Marquees, or Tents, thoroughly weather-proof, for Banquets, Weddings, Garden Parties, Comings-of-age, Bazaars, etc. These can be floored, carpeted, lined, and lighted, and be of any size. The following are some of the most useful sizes, and the prices for one day’s use, including fixing, taking down, and re-collecting within our ordinary London radius, are—

Sizes.Will
Lunch.		Will
Seat.		To Hire.Plain
Floor.		Polished
Floor.		Carpet.Lining.Oil
Lighted		Candle
Lighted.		Electric
or Gas.
30 ft. × 15 ft. ...2810040/042/063/020/038/021/052/6Estimated
for
according
to
conditions.
40 ft. × 20 ft. ...6413060/065/097/632/665/042/065/0
50 ft. × 25 ft. ...12028090/095/0157/665/080/075/0105/0
60 ft. × 30 ft. ...160360105/0105/0197/685/092/678/6120/0
75 ft. × 30 ft. ...190460130/0140/0250/0100/0120/084/0135/0
90 ft. × 30 ft. ...250640150/0160/0294/0120/0140/0105/0150/0
60 ft. × 40 ft. ...230500120/0150/0252/0100/0140/0100/0126/0
80 ft. × 40 ft. ...330680170/0190/0315/0160/0160/0126/0155/0
100 ft. × 40 ft. ...450900210/0210/0440/0190/0180/0147/0189/0
60 ft. and 80 ft. wide at proportionate charges.Suburban and Country Quotations on Application.

SQUARE TENTS.

Suitable for Lawns and Bazaars.

Also form splendid accommodation for Cloak Rooms, Artistes’ Tents, and Bands at Garden Parties and Festivities.

These Tents are made of a special Waterproof Canvas, and constructed so that the entrance can be made at any side desired.

Without centre pole, allowing use of the whole of the interior, also permitting a table being placed in the centre for dining purposes.

6 ft. × 6 ft. ... 10/0 for one day’s use.
8 ft. × 8 ft. ... 12/6,,,,
10 ft. × 10 ft. ... 15/0,,,,
12 ft. × 12 ft. ... 20/0,,,,

These prices include fixing and taking down within the four-mile radius; beyond that distance the fares and man’s time are charged.

Prices for Longer Periods or Summer Term on Application.

RIDING SCHOOLS, BARNS & OUTBUILDINGS, Etc.

Can be floored for dancing, lined, lighted, heated and decorated, and connected to house, etc., etc.

A Representative will be sent to take measurements and instructions, offer suggestions, and give estimates free within ten miles of London. Beyond that distance the estimator’s return fare will be charged, which would be allowed if estimate be accepted.

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