bottle; hot water

Description
A copper alloy cylinder with the name "P.J.BRYANT/ BRISTOL" embossed in the side at a slope. The ends have been soldered in place; the upper having a threaded brass bolt and a leather washer for inserting the hot water.
The bottle was used to prevent frost damage in the greenhouses at the Carmelite Nunnery on Arnothill, Falkirk.
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Signature & date
embossing:side:"P.J.BRYANT/ BRISTOL"
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 24.9cm (H 9 13/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 10.5cm (Dia 4 1/8")
Accession number
2013-003-001

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