Grout's patent invalid's food warmer, England, 1871-1900

Made:: 1871-1900 in England

Complete Grout's patent Invalids' foodwarmer

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Complete Grout's patent Invalids' foodwarmer
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Complete Grout's patent Invalids' foodwarmer, with royal arms mounted on front, made of metal with white earthenware containers, English, end of 19th century

This food warmer kept food warm while it was being transported from kitchen to patient or if the patient needed a long time to eat. The outer brass and tin case can be filled with hot water by unscrewing the cap at the top, providing the heat for the earthenware food containers. The case bears a royal crest design and has a handle for ease of transport.

Details

Category:: Nursing & Hospital Furnishings

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A639905

Materials:: brass, tin (alloy) and earthenware

Measurements:: overall (open): 279 mm x 300 mm x 219 mm, 4.06 kg

type:: food warmer

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