Name/TitleKettle
About this objectA three pint aluminium kettle with a bakelite handle and vertical, upward curving spout. Kettle is on three feet and features a projecting socket for a female plug and an internal electric element.
This kettle is an example of a 'Swan Brand' electric kettle produced by Bulpitt and Sons Ltd of Birmingham. The company was founded by Thoms Bulpitt in 1868 and began producing electric kettles from the late 1930's.
MakerBulpitt and Sons Ltd.
Place MadeBirmingham
Medium and MaterialsHandles: Bakelite
Remainder of kettle and lid: Aluminium
Inscription and MarksInscription printing outside base:
Pat nos L47987 686450 505613
Swan brand electrical appliances
Volts 230/250 watts 1500
Cat no. A2238 3 pints
Ref 3.56
Bulpitt and Sons Ltd
Birmingham 18
Made in England
MeasurementsDiameter of base: 160mm
Overall length of kettle: 262mm
Overall height: 230mm
Length of spout: 85mm
Length of projecting socket: 41mm
Object numberSTMEA:1997-15a
Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)