Hot Water Bottles? Cool Want to go to bed with Jayne Mansfield? By Ralph Finch
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his auction item gives new meaning to the term “hot water bed bottle.” It was Lot 5, a “vintage Jayne Mansfield plastic hot water bottle by Poynter Products. In good overall condition with some wear to black paint and marking of skin areas. 7 3/4” by 21” by 4 inches.” Now, many young people may not be familiar with hot water bed bottles or Jayne Mansfield, so … Jayne Mansfield (1933-1967) was an American film, theater and television actress, a nightclub entertainer and singer, and one of the early Playboy Playmates. She was a major Hollywood sex symbol during the 1950s-60s, and was also known for her well-publicized personal life and publicity stunts, such as “wardrobe malfunctions.” She became the first major American actress in a Hollywood film to have a nude scene.
“Jayne” was offered last November 10 by District Auctions of Seattle. She was valued at $50-$100, and sold for $70, plus a 20 percent buyers premium.
Another attractive item is The Chilian Stores “Doultons Improved Foot Warmer.” As I write it was offered for $35 plus shipping.
This short Doulton foot warmer is guaranteed to work, if it is filled with warm Dewar’s Perth Whisky.
She was married and divorced three times and had five children. She allegedly was intimately involved with numerous men, including Robert and John F. Kennedy. She died in an auto collision in New Orleans at the age of 34. FYI: Her measurements were 40-21-35. Despite rumors, she was not decapitated, but did suffer fatal head injuries. Jayne’s daughter, actress Mariska Magdolna Hargitay, is known for her role on NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. At the time of her mother’s accident, Mariska was three and a half years old, and asleep in the back of the vehicle. January 2020
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