Food Warmer [Pyramid]

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Accession number

1966.535

Maker

Samuel Clarke
Clarke's Pyramid and Fairy Light Company Limited

Description

Sam Clarke's Pyramid Food Warmer. Jug type container in porcelain with lid, to fit inside accompanying stand of mild steel. Small ceramic dish sits in base for candle. Marks on lid of jug include "Sam Clarke's Patent Pyramid Food Warmer".

Marks

PYRAMID / TRADE MARK / TRADE / MARK "FAIRY" Printed
SAM CLARKE'S / PATENT PYRAMID / FOOD WARMER Printed
CLARKE'S / PATENT PYRAMID / NIGHT LIGHTS 9 HOURS / ARE THE ONLY / LIGHTS SUITABLE / FOR THESE LAMPS Printed
FOR CLARKE'S PATENT / PYRAMID NIGHT LIGHT Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Ceramic/Porcelain
Processed Material/Metal/Tin

Credit Line

Samuel Clarke et al. 1888-1910. Food Warmer [Pyramid], 1966.535. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

Related resources

https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co121520/pyramid-food-warmer-invented-by-samuel-clarke-england-1888-1920-food-warmer

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Classification

Warmer, Food Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Processing & Preparation T&E Food Preparation Equipment

Production place

Cricklewood London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Kitchen appliance Drinkware Serveware Gas Font Small appliance Home appliance Metal Tableware Liquid

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