Califont ['Tui Geyser']

Object detail

Accession number

2006.368

Maker

Auckland Gas Company Limited

Description

A metal plated copper water heater with lid and stand. 'Tui Geyser' brand.. The image of a tui bird is on the front of name plate, "Swift as a bird" motto etched on name plate as well as "SUPPLIED BY THE AUCKLAND GAS CO. Ltd". Used as early as 1950s but unsure whether original to that era. Label attached reads "(Wah Lees")

Marks

THE / Tui Geyser / SWIFT AS A BIRD / No 3395 / SUPPLIED BY THE AUCKLAND GAS CO LTD Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Copper
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Auckland Gas Company Limited. Califont ['Tui Geyser'], 2006.368. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Heater, Water Built Environment Artefacts Building Components Plumbing & Drainage Elements

Production place

New Zealand

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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