This multi-purpose item has printing on almost all surfaces and is a Fairy Lamp/Food Warmer.

It has a U.S. Patent and a registry number that dates 1888. It cost 5 shillings and holds 1/2 pint.

 The poem on the side tells all: “When nights are dark then think of Clarke.  Who’s hit the mark precisely: For his nightlights create light-nights in which you see quite nicely.”