Gas cooker, c. 1850.

Made:
1845-1855 in Southampton

Gas cooker designed by James Sharp (a pioneer of domestic gas cooking technology) and manufactured by W. M. Lankester and Son of Southampton, sheet iron construction, top box missing, 1845-1855

Details

Category:
Domestic Appliances
Object Number:
1963-179
Materials:
whole, iron
Measurements:
length 1000 mm
height 460 mm
depth 460 mm
type:
cookware and ovens
credit:
Southern Gas Board

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