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Square form Thermos flask

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Side view of a flask showing the square profile. Side view of a flask showing the square profile. Side view of a flask showing the square profile. Side view of a flask showing the square profile. Side view of a flask showing the cork stopper and cup. Top view of a flask showing the inner surfaces of the flask, cup, and cork stopper. Top view of a flask showing the moulded inscription. Underside view of a flask showing the base with closure screws.

Classification

Description

A square form thermos flask with an outer case of green and white marbled urea formahlehyde, a rose gold tinted glass liner, and cork stopper. The flask is complete with a drinking beaker with is secured to the top of the flask with a screw thread. The glass liner is accessed by the removal of a base plate which is kept in place by four metal screws at the outer corners. Circa 1920s-30s
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Organisation)
Thermos
Manufacturer
Thermos

Inscriptions

moulded: "THERMOS MADE IN ENGLAND REGD TRADE MARK" (top of beaker)

Object number

AIBDC : 008427SA

Date

1920 - 1939 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
urea formaldehyde outer case and cup
UF
glass liner
cork stopper
metal screws
Dimensions
Width
80mm
Height
272mm
Depth
80mm

Colour

green
white
gold