Cylindrical stoneware foot or bed warmer also used as a hot water bottle (a) with one flat end and decorative knob at the other to act as a handle, opening at the top to pour water sealed with a threaded plug (b); leather washer attached to the plug; rounded triangular shape; cylinder is meant to r…
Cylindrical stoneware foot or bed warmer also used as a hot water bottle (a) with one flat end and decorative knob at the other to act as a handle, opening at the top to pour water sealed with a threaded plug (b); leather washer attached to the plug; rounded triangular shape; cylinder is meant to rest on its side; decorative design around opening; one quart size; flat end is unglazed; size is stamped near handle; black transfer print of manufacturers logo on sides; design is reproduction of previous design.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - water bottle
b - stopper
Provenance
Donor purchased at a second hand store in Sudbury, Ont.
Glaze is cracking in some areas, unglazed side darkened and shows wear
Research Facts
Hot water bottle is used as a bed warmer and foot warmer; also known as a 'pig', because it ‘hogs’ the space at the bottom of a bed as a bed warmer. Flat end is used to store the container upright on its end to reduce space in storage.