Featured "The Turbine" Hot Water Bottle (18??)

I bought this today from the local flea-market. I don't know a damn thing about it except what the dealer told me. Apparently it's a Victorian-era copper or brass hand-warmer or hot-water bottle, large enough to be shared by two people.

I've tested it. It's certainly watertight, that much is confirmed!



The 'logo' or whatever it is, depicts THE TURBINE in a circle, with angel wings on each side. It has the word "TURBINE" in an upwards-curving format, with "THE" underneath it.

I've NEVER seen anything like this. I'm willing to bet most people haven't. It was just so weird and different (and cheap) that I had to have it!!

 

https://m.ebay.ie/itm/192808712393

The original ad reads turbine,
https://m.ebay.ie/itm/192804709134

 

Shangas, I've seen them, sometimes called "Victorian muff warmers".

 

You guys are legendary!! I searched everywhere and couldn't find anything!! Thank you so much for that information!

 

Surely you test me...!!

 

Look up 'Turbina'

This little ship, powered by the first steam turbine engine literally ran rings around the British fleet at a royal review and probably led to a rash of unrelated things being branded 'Turbine'. This probably dates your gadget.

 

I am aware of the Turbina.

 

Out of curiosity - without using tools or stuff, do you think it's possible to remove the dent below the handle? (Photo #6).

I read of a method which involves ice. Basically you fill the item with water, and freeze it. As the water freezes, the expanding ice presses on the dent and pops it out from the inside. Has anybody tried this? I was thinking of giving it a shot.

 

Shangas, I honestly don't know if it would work. All I know about is frozen copper pipes, and how the pipe splits open, making a horrible mess!

 

Yeah, that's what I was worried about. I'm trying to find other ways or I may just leave it. I dunno...It's the Mr Fixit in me. I hate leaving damaged things as they are.