Domestic object - Bed Warmer, Schrade, 1030's - 1950's

Historical information

1930's to 1950's Schrade 1.2 litre aluminium bed warmer, foot warmer, thermos bottle. It is a bed warmer with a very small opening, but the bottle works effectively on the principle of a thermos bottle. Holds water without leaking.

Physical description

A long vintage gold painted aluminium, cylindrical bed or foot warmer, with a removable brass screw stopper which has a looped handle on top. It has a pattern of four decorative bands around it. It would be filled with hot water, sealed with the stopper and wrapped in a towel or cloth to stop it burning your feet.

Inscriptions & markings


Patent marks around the screw stopper: 'Schrade Trade Mark Regd Made in Gt. B'

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