bottle; hot water

Maker
Alexander Morison
Production date
Circa 1942
Description
Copper hot water bottle in the traditional shape of a ceramic pig. The seams are neatly folded and soldered. The screw stopper is of brass with string seal.
The hot water bottle was made by a sheet metal worker, at Smith & Wellstood's during the war due to a shortage of such items in the shops.
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Object detail

Department
Production date
Circa 1942
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 27.3cm (L 10 3/4")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 13.3cm (W 5 1/4")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 10.5cm (H 4 1/8")
Accession number
2007-011-001

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