Drink Mixer - Horlicks

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Horlicks

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Overview

Item 1: Glass bottle with measurements on the side
Item 2: Metal plunger - handle at the top with holes at the base

Historical information

Horlicks is a British sweet malted milk hot drink powder developed by founders James and William Horlick. It was first sold as "Horlick's Infant and Invalid Food", soon adding "aged and travellers" to their label. In the early 20th century, it was sold as a powdered meal replacement drink mix.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.094

Item type

Domestic Objects

Household Items

Themes

Food & Beverage

People

Social History

Material

Glass

Metal

Width

50 mm

Height or length

152 mm

Inscriptions and markings

"Horlicks Mixer"

Measurements on side of bottle:
1-7 ounces
10-200 grammes

Contextual information

A Horlick's Mixer is a specialized utensil designed to mix powdered beverages, particularly Horlicks malted milk. Originally, it was a small, hand-operated device that blended powdered milk and malted drinks like Horlicks, ensuring a smooth consistency.

Keywords

Mixer And Blender

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Saturday, 30 May, 2026

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Busselton Historical Society