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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Electric Jug "HECLA"

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HECLA

Overview

Ceramic electric jug, pale yellow blue. The porcelain lid swings open on a hinge, but cannot be opened while the jug is electrified. This is prevented by the appliance plug that is inserted at the back of the lid

Historical information

The company Hecla Electrics Pty. Ltd. was registered in 1922 and was based in Bourke Street. In 1927 their factory was built in Chapel Street, South Yarra. The building was demolished in the 1980s.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2022.64

Item type

Themes

Material

Width

210 mm

Height or length

240 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On side of jug decal with:
HECLA SEAL
OF QUALITY
Surrounding coat of arms

Keywords

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Place made

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Last modified

Saturday, 20 May, 2023

Completeness

88

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