Coffeepot
Object number2008.92.14 a-d
Manufacturer
Westinghouse
Date1924
OriginMansfield, OH
Mediumchrome, metal, paint, glass
Credit LineGift of Edward J. Reis
DescriptionChrome plated metal coffee pot; footed pedestal base; globular water kettle with long spout; black painted metal handle; under handle is a oval hole with two prongs; in center of kettle is a hollow tube; art deco design with five horizontal lines around water kettle and seven horizontal lines around top of pedestal. Round chrome plated metal lid to water kettle; hollow glass knob set in center; semicircular holes on right and left of knob. Circular metal coffee strainer insert. Rubber(?) and wood(?) plug for coffee pot; nylon(?) covered cord, black with white dotted accents; metal spring around cord and plug that connects to coffee pot.Dimensionsa) 10.500'' x 6.000'' x 8.250'' depth: 4.500''
b) diameter: 4.125'', height: 2.375''
c) diameter: 4.000'' height 2.250''
d) length: 73.000''
Marks(a)
BASE: etched in center of base "PAT-NO'S 1551504-1475334 / WESTINGHOUSE / MANSFIELD, OHIO / MADE IN U.S.A. / DO-NOT-DIP-IN-WATER / TO-REPLACE-FUSE / REMOVE TWO SCREWS A-A / LIFT OUT BASE PLATE, TAKE OUT BURNT / A FUSE AT B-B A / PUT IN NEW FUSE AND TIGHTEN SCREWS / REPLACE BASE PLATE / VOLTS WATTS ATL. NO. SERIAL NO."; under this in rectangular boxes "110-120", "350", "PG44A", "11-49".
(d)
On each side of plug that connects to coffee pot is stamped a "C(?)H" inside a scalloped box; under this is stamped "5AMP.250V. / 10AMP.125V."
Historical NotesCoffeepot made by Westinghouse.
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The Aluminum Cooking Utensil Company, Inc.
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
c. 1920
The Aluminum Cooking Utensil Company, Inc.