Functional object, Yamato Shokai Ltd, Refillable Metal Hand Warmer, 1946-1960

Historical information

The Japanese company Yamato Shokai Ltd was founded in 1923 in the city of Osaka. Destroyed during air raids in 1945, the factory was rebuilt in 1946. They manufactured the Peacock brand pocket-warmer and sold it internationally.

Physical description

Steel hand warmer in velvet pouch made in Japan for the export market.

Inscriptions & markings

PEACOCK

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