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08/07/2009 2:12 pm  

Hi all,

Acquired this out of an old, dead stock.
Its architectural design attracted me, same for the low pricing.
It is signed at the bottom: K.Shigeto (Milano), made in Japan.
Can't find anything on the net about it, although I think I once saw this in a book, attributed to the memphis-group or influence.
I must admit, never been much of a fan of Memphis, but the quality of this thermal jug is something else..
The white plastic looks like it's moffled, wich makes a nice contrast for the glossy black.
The open-close sign is a cool technical detail.

The original box and papers came with it, but give no further clue about the designer or year of production.

Anybody here who can tell me more?


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Andrew J Edinburgh
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08/07/2009 8:58 pm  

Zojirushi?
Is that the Zojirushi logo on the side? http://www.zojirushi.com
I don't know much about the company, but every time I attend a conference (or similar) with a tea and coffee buffet, nine times out of ten it's a Zojirushi vaccuum flask that's being used to hold the boiling liquid. Which, I guess, tells you a lot about the reliability and efficacy of their products.


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08/07/2009 9:09 pm  

Neat to see this with the...
Neat to see this with the box - I have some information on it somewhere I'll try to find, but likely nothing more than you already have. The one I have is green (kind of a deep chartreuse) and, unfortunately, it leaks.


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Jyri Snellman (FIN)
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08/07/2009 9:47 pm  

Are metal lunchboxes still...
...banned at American schools?
http://www.skooldays.com/categories/lunchboxes/lb1264.htm


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bj
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08/07/2009 10:24 pm  

Yes, that is the brand. It's...
Yes, that is the brand. It's also known under the name 'Elephant', probably when it was sold in France.
Cool! My box states I have a white version, so I assumed there were all kind of colors..Hope mine does better in use though 🙂
Thanks for the response!


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