Pots Collection

Adaptable Hot Water Bottle and Bed Warmer

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Adaptable Hot Water Bottle and Bed Warmer

Catalogue Number: GOLCV 46/2023
Location: Pot Store Box 3

The Hot Water Bottle was produced by the Old Fulham Pottery which was established in 1671.  The bottle is stamped on the back with the Boots logo.  Boots was established in 1849 suggesting that the bottle was manufactured after this date.

The round bottle stands on a flat narrow base and stands at 20cm height.  It has a metal handle with a wooden handle resembling 4 beads inserted into a stoneware loop on the top.  The hole to fill the bottle is located at the top of the front face and features a screw mechanism.  The stopper also features  a screw closure and a rubber washer.

The circular logo on the front face features decoration around the name of the product and the maker's name and date of establishment.  There is also an instruction to warm the bottle before being filled with boiling water.

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