Victorian Brass Hot Water Can

What's for sale?

This is a large, brass hot water can from late 19th or early 20th century Britain.

These were used in homes and hotels to carry hot water from the kitchen to a bathroom or bedroom, when hot water was not available from a tap.

They came in different sizes and this has 6 on the handle, indicating 6 pints or 3.4 litres.

What condition is it in?

• Second-hand
• In fair to good condition
• There are at least ten dents around the body
• The hinge and lid work well
• The spout appears split underneath but does not leak

What are the measurements?

• 30cm to top of handle (just under 12 inches)
• 33cm from spout to handle (13 inches)
• 13 cm width (just over 5 inches)
• 942 grams
• capacity is 6 pints (3.4 litres)

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