An antique early 20th-century English sterling silver hot-water heater with a pierced footed stand and lamp. The item is a bouillotte type: the drink is poured hot into the heater while a spirit lamp placed underneath maintains the desired temperature. Elegant shape with embossed ornamental details. Ebonized wood handle and lid finial. Each item is marked Lion passant guardant, Sheffield assay mark, letter I for the year 1926, WH and Ss Ld hallmark on the bottom or the side. Total weight: 1442 grams. William Hutton and Sons Ltd was established in Birmingham in 1800 and was acrCollectible Silverware, Tableware And Tea Service.