DEFINITION
It is a specially designed and manufactured container for serving Turkish delight beside Turkish coffee.
SIZE
Diameter of the cover: 160 mm Height of the cover: 88 mm Diameter of the spout: 181 mm Depth: 28 mm Total height: 105 mm
PERIOD
1850
DESCRIPTION
It has a pine cone-shaped handle of the same metal and 12 thin leaves on the cover. In addition, there is an Ottoman stamp of the manufacturer on the spout. The handle of this container for Turkish Delight made of copper is loosened. Wreckages and deformations have emerged from some minor impacts. A new local and small rust is seen in the cover part.
STORY
Turkish coffee culture and tradition date back to the 16th century when coffee began to be served in coffee shops in Istanbul. Turkish coffee is not only a drink, but also a social work that brings together cultural gaps, social values and beliefs to decry socialization. With its profound influence on the Turkish way of life, Turkish coffee plays a central role in culture as a sign of hospitality and friendship. In addition, Turkish delight, which is indispensable in the presentation of coffee, is also important. There are different opinions about when Turkish delight was first produced. But it is certain that the history of Turkish delight dates back to Anatolia, to the time of the Ottoman Empire. So much so that lokum, which is called as ‘’Turkish Delight’’ all over the world, is called ‘’Rahat ul-hulkum’’ in Ottoman language. Thus, the importance of hospitality in Turkish culture is more clearly understood. For the incoming guest, service containers such as coffee cups, presentation plates and the container for Turkish Delight specially prepared for the guests were used, not the pots that they used for themselves at home.