Antique English Copper Ale & Wine Warmer - Circa 19th Century

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Antique English Copper Ale & Wine Warmer- Circa 19th Century.

Great conversation piece that is still very functional, especially during … more Antique English Copper Ale & Wine Warmer- Circa 19th Century.

Great conversation piece that is still very functional, especially during the cold months!

In England and other beer-drinking countries warm ale was a popular winter drink when heated on its own or mulled with spice and sugar. Many people also thought ale was healthier drunk warm. And then there was a fondness for sweetened warm ale with nutmeg. If you added a measure of rum or brandy the mixture was called flip, and was popular on both sides of the Atlantic in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Measures 8 1/4” W x 5 “ D x 12” T less