The Marris Company

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  1. Stormboy

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    Hi all, I recently purchased a Sirram Volcano Kettle off a well known auction site and would be delighted to find out more information about it. I understand that the Sirram was manufactured by the Marris company and it would appear to be similar to a thermette and first produced around 1920. I would love to know the age of the kettle I've purchased can anyone help :?:
     
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    Hi there, welcome to the forum. The Sirram Volcano is a great bit of kit ( I have three!). If yours is like mine ( Link ) then it probably dates to the 1950s. Note my replacement fire base. The Sirram fire base is steel and rusts easily, so it is worth making up a stainless steel 'user base'. If you go to this link and scroll down you will find a bit on their history ( Link ).

    A tip on cleaning: Give the inside a good clean with a scourer and then coat the inside with washing up liquid before each use. The inside will clean much easier. Allowing crud to accumulate on the inside will greatly increase the boil time.

    There is a section on Marris in the Stove Reference Gallery (under Great Britain).

    Regards,
    Terry

    Edit: Had a look on Ebay and you got it for a good price :thumbup: :lol: . You got a classic original for far less than people pay for modern knock-offs.
     
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    Hi Terry, Many thanks for your kind welcome to the site and your information. My kettle appears to be the same as the one shown in your link and it is an awesome bit of kit... Was the Sirram or the Kelly first..
     
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    I am 100% convinced that the Sirram was first but Kelly claim otherwise (but have never offered any evidence). One day I would like to come across one of the first Sirram copper versions. Some time ago there was an alumimium version on Ebay in it's original box. Instead of the embossed lettering near the top like yours and mine, it had a riveted plate half way down the main body. I suspect it was an older version (perhaps they changed it due to water leaking out by the rivets?). If I recall it went for about £75.

    Regards,
    Terry
     
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    Thanks Terry for your information I'm of the same opinion as you. Does anyone know what happened to the Marris company and when did they stop production of the Sirram Volcano Kettle.
     
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    I've had a little project simmering for a while to amalgamate my Marris history snippets into one post and your questions have inspired me to get my arse in gear! This link will take you to the Marris history: Link

    Regards,
    Terry
     
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    Hi Terry, Well done that's a fabulous insight into the Marris company and the history of the Sirram Volcano Kettle. :clap:
     
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