Copper Food Warmer
AssociatedAssociated with
Hugh Wilson
(Aberdeen, Scotland, died 1892)
Datelate 19th Century
Object NameFood Warmer
Mediumcopper
ClassificationsDomestic
DimensionsHeight: 20cm
Width: 23cm
Width: 23cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2004.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS071714
About MeUntil the later 20th century rooms were often poorly heated, even in wealthy homes. Households with servants urged their staff to hurry from kitchen to dining room so food could be served hot, or at least warm, on heated plates. Hot food was appetising and proof of a well-run home. Copper food warmers were used to keep food warm after it had been served. As dining habits changed, certain meals such as breakfast was served as a 'buffet' whereby the hot food was left for diners to serve themselves. Spoon warmers also played their part in the effort to serve food at the right temperature – and fitted in with all the other paraphernalia in a fashionable late 19th century dining room.
Late 19th Century
c. 1850
late 19th-early 20th Century
early 20th Century
1930s
