Patent model (U.S. Patent No. 26,595) of a portable, alcohol or spirit water heater for household and travel use, made by James M. Jay and John Danner of Canton, OH, and patented on December 27, 1859. Consists of a circular, three-part, collapsible burner with slotted top and bottom sections; a water reservoir pan with fustrum of a cone at center; and a flat, friction-fit cover with tag on outside bearing maker's name, place and date. Original patent tag and two reproduction tags with red wove ribbon are printed and handwritten with patent information and object numbers.