University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Home Health Care
Food Service
Classification
Home Health Care
Food Service
Accession Number
1955.4.1 a-b
Description
Cream porcelain stand with removable cup shaped container; stand has a pair of large open handles, with decorative outline opening at the bottom on one side for a 'fairy' or tea light can be inserted, with perforations in the stand body in the shape of a floral design; removable rimmed container th…
Cream porcelain stand with removable cup shaped container; stand has a pair of large open handles, with decorative outline opening at the bottom on one side for a 'fairy' or tea light can be inserted, with perforations in the stand body in the shape of a floral design; removable rimmed container that fits into top portion of stand.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - removable container - Size: Length 7.9 cm x Diam. 9.8 cm
b - stand - Size: Length 16.8 cm x Diam. 12.7 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown.
"Medical Ceramics in the Wellcome Institute," J. K. Crellin, pp. 202-5
Research Facts
A Wedgwood Queen’s ware food warmer or veilleuse. Described originally as a "night lamp to provide illumination and conserve hot liquids"; Impressed Wedgwood Circa 1785. Some designs have a small procelain teapot to fit into top of stand to keep water hot.