518/2011

Collection

Domestic Appliances

Brief description

Two bar electric fire, with metal surround and curved interior, manufactured by Ferranti and originally used in the living room of Mr R Ody's flat in George's Square, Pimlico, London, during the 1930s. There is a Documenting Homes collection associated with this object, 8/2009.

Object name

fire
electric fire

Object number

518/2011

Production organisation

Ferranti (manufacturer)

Production date

1930s (manufactured)

Period

Twentieth century (1900-1999)

Material

metal
textile

Technique

cast
beaten
woven

Physical description

Electric fire with metal surround, a rectangular framed exterior and curved barrel-like interior and two bars. There is a low grate at the front of the fire. It also has a fabric covered flex and a plug.

Dimensions

Height: 33cm
Width: 32cm
Length: 67cm

Website keywords

electric heating