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Universal[name brand]small thermos.

By silverqueen, 22 September, 2008
Description

A round shaped metal{?} canister which is obviously a thermos that would hold approx. 8 ozs.  It is tarnished and appears to be stainless or silver.  There are no pings or dents and the screw-top function works perfectly.  Patents are dated under the words Landers, Frary & Clark and above the brand name"UNIVERSAL"  Their dates are: Oct.13, 1914, Nov. 10,1914Mar 16, 1915 and June 15, 1915, Canada-July 25, 1914.

Below the brand name are July 25, 1916,Mar 13, 1917 Great Britian 102076-16,104745-16, 104745-16, Canada Mar. 20, 1917.  Underneath these dates are the words:New Britian-Conn USA

Category
Metalware
Medium
unknown
Distinguishing marks
UNIVERSAL...Landers,Frary and Clark at top of bottom of thermos. Patent dates of 1914 earliest
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
4" diameter
Date Period
Patented in 1914
Weight
approx. 9ozs.
History
Nothing known. FLea Market in Tennessee
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
My cost? $5.00
For Sale?
No
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