STONEWARE VINTAGE FOOT WARMER (PIG) DENBY POTTERY

This is a classic example of a vertical D-shaped stoneware hot water bottle, a design frequently produced by renowned English potteries such as Joseph Bourne and Son (Denby Pottery) or Fowler during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Often affectionately known as a bed pig, these heavy ceramic vessels were the precursors to the modern rubber hot water bottle. They were a winter essential in Victorian and Edwardian households, used to pre-warm beds or as portable foot warmers during long carriage or train journeys.

Design Features The vessel features a two-tone salt-glaze finish with a cream body and a honey-brown glazed top and handle. Its specific cylindrical shape with one flat side was an intentional design choice to prevent the heavy bottle from rolling in the bed. It includes a built-in carrying knob and the original matching pottery screw-in stopper.

Technical Specifications Material: Heavy salt-glazed stoneware. Era: Late 19th to early 20th Century. Markings: Embossed with a number 2 on the shoulder, indicating a two-pint capacity. Dimensions: 21cm height by 11.5cm width by 11.5cm depth. Lid Diameter: 4.5cm.

Condition The item is in excellent vintage condition. The stoneware is intact with no significant chips or cracks, and the original screw stopper remains fully functional. Please note that while the pottery is sound, the original rubber seal for the lid is absent, which is common for a piece of this age.