Vaporiser part
Sherwoods
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass and porcelain
Measurements
145 mm (H); 100 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Sheffield
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27054.2
Summary
Lower section of two part hanging vaporiser/heater. Black metal container fitted with a central brass fitment which has a screw control knob marked; T.E. BLADDON (and) SON LTD. Fitment has a circle of air holes with a ceramic holder supporting the inner cream and red webbing wick. The ceramic is marked around a central oval trademark logo; SHERWOODS / LIMITED. On reverse; VAPORITE / BRITISH MAKE. Porcelain is broken on one side.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Sherwoods, manufacturer T. E. Bladdon and Son Ltd