Name/Title
Pudding Bowl; LidEntry/Object ID
1971.J.087 a-bDescription
Pudding Basin & lid in white ironstone china which is decorated with green printing and illustrations. Bowl is typical circular shape with center funnel; similar to a 'bundt' cake pan. Funnel narrows at top & is hollow throughout length. Lid has small central hole which fits over the central funnel. Ridges in four places on side of lid provide guides for tying up lid & bowl with string for steaming. Marks & Inscriptions: In green writing under glaze base reads. - Gold medal - London 1911. "The Quick Cooker". Excellent for stews of all kinds, meat can be kept hot for hours without over-cooking or getting dry, Grimwade's Pat Nos 12835/09, 15043/09, 12161/11. "Note three larger sizes are made which are invaluable for large puddings." Inside bowl reads "for ? puddings -do not fill above this line- the pudding then has room to expand. Water in saucepan should also be at about this level -." Lid reads "Quick Cooker - Pat. Nos etc., Cooks the contents quickly from centre to circumference. Inside Bowl & Cover should be WELL GREASED." Illustration of how to tie up bowl. "Excellent for stews of all kinds. Meat can be kept hot for hours without over - cooking or getting dry." "INSTRUCTIONS after filling and before putting cover on place a small piece of pastry or dough in hollow here (top of center funnel) this forms a watertight seal for lid when tied round with string." "No pudding cloth required. 5 1/2 IN approximate capacity 1 pt." Inside of lid advertizes with description & illustration four other grimwade household products. Dimensions: diameter of lid = 16cm, diameter of base of bowl = 6.8cm.Acquisition
Accession
1971.JSource (if not Accessioned)
John CollectionNotes
Accession Date: 01-Jan-71Lexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
bowl; lid, pudding bowl; lidClass
Materials, Tools & Equipment for - Food Processing & Preparation T&E - Food Storage EquipmentCreate Date
November 16, 2022Update Date
August 1, 2025