Percolator
Object number2007.167.387 a-f
Manufacturer
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Date1960
OriginUnited States of America
MediumStainless steel, glass, plastic, paper, cardboard
Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation, Gift of J. D. Voytko
DescriptionPercolator with lid, coffee basket, coffee basket lid, percolating tube, and box. Automatic coffee maker.
Stainless steel percolator with spout and black handle. Black base with settings knob.
Stainless steel percolator lid. Clear glass bubbler/handle in the center.
Stainless steel coffee basket with measurements stamped on the side.
Stainless steel lid for coffee basket.
Stainless steel percolating tube.
Blue and white cardboard box for percolator.Dimensionsa) 10.25" H, 9.00" Wb) 4.00" diam., 2.50" H
c) 3.00" H, 11.00" circum.
d) 3.75" diam, 11.25" circum.
e) 8.375" L, 1.25" W
f) 8.25" L, 8.25" W, 13.125" H
Inscriptions(a)
Knob that can be set to "MILD", "MED", or "STRONG".
(c)
"4", "6", "8", and "10" stamped on the side.
Marks(a)
Text on bottom: "HOUSEHOLD COFFEEMAKER / MODEL NO. / 120 VOLTS, 750 WATTS, AC ONLY / HP 231 / COMPLETELY IMMERSIBLE / (W) / Westinghouse / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesTransferred to Heinz History Center when the George Westinghouse Museum closed in 2007. Originally donated by J. D. Voytko.
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The Aluminum Cooking Utensil Company, Inc.
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Grams Medical
