Lidded infusion jug with colander and directions

Date
Circa 1880
 Description
Invented by P Squire, chemist to the Queen's household.
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Other Maker
0 - Whole
Date
Circa 1880
Medium
porcelain, enamel, glaze
Measurements
18.2 x 20.5 x 14 cm
Accession Number
MHM2009.15
Credit line
Gift of the Estate of Mr Graham Roseby, 2009
Inscriptions
inscriptions ▫ "APPARATUS FOR PREPARING INFUSIONS/INVENTED BY P. SQUIRE,/CHEMIST ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE QUEEN/ 413 OXFORD STREET, LONDON./The ingredients are put into the porcelain colander, and boiling or cold/water is poured upon them; as the soluble matter is thus extracted,/the water charged with it, falls by its gravity to the bottom of the vessel,/thus the ingredients are constantly surrounded by a fresh/portion of the water, and a good infusion effected without/the trouble of stirring. When finished, lift the/colander which strains the infusion" ▫ MHM2009.15.1 - jug
Object Type
equipment
Named Collection
Roseby Collection
Medical History Museum Category
Medical and Surgical Equipment and Instruments
Museum
Medical History Museum

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