The Empire Diablo

A recent purchase for the collection, this is an Empire Plate EPNS with a solid handle and molded waist detailing.

"Don't let its jaunty, lyrical handle and pleasingly angular spout fool you: The Empire Diablo is unadulterated evil. 

The heat-sink dome towards the base is deceptive: when filled with boiling fluid, the handle will heat alarmingly and take great delight in scalding tender fingers. I am certain the first time I filled it up, the bloody thing cackled at me.

Built in 1902 by utter bastards, its sole purpose was to punish High Tea guests that were either outstaying their welcome or eating all the chocolate eclairs. 

This function is still useful today. When filled with low quality Lapsang Souchong or Alphabetti Spaghetti that always spells 'PISS OFF', the Gracious Host may be easily rid of tiresome folk without causing a spectacle."

- Madame Herringbone, October 2, 2014.