Object Record
Metadata
Catalog Number |
87-95-30 |
Object Name |
Coffee Percolator |
Description |
Chrome or nickel plated coffee percolator in four parts. Samovar style. Design of grape vine and grapes applied around edge of pot shoulders. Spigot at its base with black wooden handle. Pot (Part a) has 2 wooden hand grips on either side of shoulders. "b" is a circular lid with small wooden black finial and same grapes and vine decoration. "c" is a 3-legged stand to support percolator over alcohol burner below. upper part of legs has geometrical design. "d" is the alcohol burner, circular with screw cap. Long rod extends from one side of burner to adjust amount of flame. |
Makers mark |
"Manning Bowman & Co." on bottom of burner. "Manning Bowman & Co. Coffee Percolator", "Pat'd May 22, 06", "Meriden, Conn. USA" on bottom of percolator with instructions for use. |
Date |
1906-1987 |
Year Range from |
1906 |
Year Range to |
1987 |
Credit line |
Anonymous |