Why is a chamber pot called a Jerry?
I was given to understand that when the petrol or fuel was finished that the troops in the Western Desert used the cans as a convenient urinal. The slang word in England for a Potty or Po which usually was kept in bedrooms for the same purpose at night was commonly called a Jerry.
What is another name for chamber pot?
Names and etymology The chamber pot is also known as a Jordan, a jerry, a guzunder, a po (possibly from French: pot de chambre), a potty pot, a potty, a thunder pot or a thunder mug. It was also known as a chamber utensil or bedroom ware.
What do you call a pee pot?
A chamber pot (also a chamberpot), a piss pot, a potty, a po, a gazunder, or a thunder pot) is a container with a handle, usually used as a urinal at night. During Victorian times, some chamber pots were built into a cabinet with a closeable cover.
Where did the term jerry can originate?
The name of the jerrycan refers to its German origins, Jerry being slang for Germans. The design was reverse engineered and subsequently copied, with minor modifications, by the Allies during the Second World War.
Who invented the chamber pot?
Sybarites
In ancient times, the invention of the chamberpot was attributed to the Sybarites, who were notorious for their luxurious lifestyles (Lambton, 3).
Whats a Guzunder?
A ‘Guzunder’ is the Brummie word for Chamber Pot…. Some chamber pots were made of porcelain and were highly decorative being made by well-known pottery makers such as Wedgewood, Spode and Royal Doulton (to name a few). Today, they can often be found used as plant pots or simply as decorative items around the home.
What are chamber pots worth?
Chamber Pot Values
- A beautiful Staffordshire china chamber pot in excellent condition sold for just under $200 in early 2020.
- A Victorian china chamber pot with a floral design sold for about $50.
- A simple enamalware chamber pot with a lid and handle sold for $35.