Domestic object - Coffee Percolator, 1950s

Historical information

Belonged to Elsa Ardern, mother of donor, well known potter who stared the Potter's Cottage Warrandyte. Elsa also taught pottery at the Arts Association.

Physical description

A metal (silver coloured) coffee percolator with glass removable dome in hinged lid. Black plastic handle. Metal plunger and 'beans' colander inside. BIRKO signature on black plastic base and a metal tag:|VOLTS/BIRKO/WATTS|240//400|CAT NO X5/|MADE BY BIRKO ELECTRIC PTY LTD|Submitted to electrical approvals board|Reference No. VC\0\X5

Inscriptions & markings

See above description

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