Summary
Alternative Name(s): Electric Saucepan
Aluminium pot and lid with bakelite handles and knob manufactured by R. Doran in Melbourne in 1949.
This pot or saucepan was intended for commercial use.
In the early to mid 20th century, manufacturers such as R. Doran were established in Melbourne in order to supply the growing demand for electrical appliances.
Physical Description
Portable aluminium pot with loose lid that has a red bakelite knob. Container section is round with sides sloping slightly inwards towards the bottom. Two red plastic handles halfway down the outside. Electric wire connected to outside of container, wire chopped off. Inside container shaped like a small pudding basin.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Publicity Division, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 24 May 1990
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Manufacturer
R. Doran, Caulfield, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1949
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Inscriptions
Metal label reads, in part: "CHOC-DIP / 230 V. 80 WATTS A.C. ONLY / PAT. APPN. NO. 1861/3/47/000".
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Classification
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
27 cm (Length), 20.5 cm (Width), 15.5 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
300 mm (Length), 210 mm (Width), 155 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Includes lid.
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Keywords
Chocolate Manufacturing Equipment, Cooking Appliances, Domestic Appliances, Food Preparation
