Sterilizer
George Fowler, Lee & Co. Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and cork
Place of origin
Reading
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11054
Summary
A steriliser used for preserving food. It consists of a round tinned container with a stand and lid, and a holder for a thermometer. It was manufactured by Fowler, Lee and Co. Ltd., a fruit, vegetable and game bottling appliance manufacturing company based in Reading.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
GEO. FOWLER. LEE AND CO. LTD. / FOWLERS / NO. 258159 / PATENT / 72 QUEEN'S RD READING (raised lettering and impressed numerals on an oval plaque attached to one side)
Makers and roles
George Fowler, Lee & Co. Ltd