Hot water can
Category
Metalwork
Date
1800 - 1899
Materials
Painted metal
Place of origin
Wolverhampton
Collection
Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 1272155
Summary
Hot water can, metal painted red. A water can for carrying hot water to bedrooms for washing. Oval body with cylindrical spout, handle and looped handle over the top. Hinged lid, flat recessed base. 'Hot Water' written in black capital letters on the top. Base painted black, stamped with manufacturer's mark and crest: 'Henry Loverridge, Wolverhampton'.
Provenance
Gifted to Staffordshire Museum Service. On loan from Staffordshire Museum Service to the National Trust.
Marks and inscriptions
Base: Henry Loverridge, Wolverhampton