Name/TitleCoffee basket for percolator

About this objectMetal coffee basket on a stem that fits into a holder on the base of the percolator. Basket features vertical strips of holes to allow coffee to filter through.

An early example of a coffee percolator and accessories produced by Bulpitt and Sons Ltd of Birmingham, which the company produced under the "Swan Brand" from the late 1930's.

This object is part of our permanent Domestic Life display - 'The 1950's Kitchen.

MakerBulpitt and Sons Ltd.

Maker RoleManufacturer

Date MadeCirca 1947 - 1960

Place MadeBirmingham

Medium and MaterialsMetal

MeasurementsTotal height: 183mm
Diameter of lid: 88mm

Object numberSTMEA:1995-3c

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)