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Modern Classic No.1

Vacuum Jug
1988 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Red plastic Vacuum jug with a globular body with short cylindrical neck, everted spout and geometric handle. The stopper is a cylindrical plug with semi circular handle and black trim


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Vacuum Jug
  • Cover (Closure)
Titles
  • Modern Classic No.1 (manufacturer's title)
  • Alfie (series title)
Materials and techniques
Plastic
Brief description
Plastic vacuum jug designed by Ole Palsby 1986 and made by Alfi Zitzmann, GmbH & Co., 1988, Germany
Physical description
Red plastic Vacuum jug with a globular body with short cylindrical neck, everted spout and geometric handle. The stopper is a cylindrical plug with semi circular handle and black trim
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.8cm
  • Diameter: 16cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'DESIGN OLE PALSBY DENMARK'
  • 'ALFI' trade mark printed on white stopper
  • ALFIE trade mark / WESTERN GERMANY / GLASS / NR1057 / 0.41 L with opening and closing instructions (moulded on black stopper on the base)
Credit line
Given by the makers
Object history
The Jug was made in a range of seven colours and also a silver metallic finish.The design appeared internationally in design conscious shops
Collection
Accession number
C.98 to A-1988

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Record createdOctober 20, 1998
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