Expert: Martin G Roberts - 3/23/2005

Question
Dear Sir,  I have a pure copper piece with the makings on the bottom...(JOS.HEINRICHS  PARIS + NEW YORK  PURE COPPER). I am not exactaly sure what it is.  It is Egg shaped and about 8 inches high. It is set on 3 pedastal type legs.  The top comes off and looks like you put eggs into the holder inside.  On the bottom between the legs, it looks like you could put a candle to heat what would be inside.  If you could give me any information on this item, it would be greatly appreciated.  If not, thank you for you time

Answer
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Early 20th century - Heinrich is quite well known, and you can find much of their output on the internet with a simple Google search.

The object itself is not familiar to me, but have a scout around on the net and you might find a similar one.