The Ye Olde Bells Victorian Vocal Steamer

Before the first note, the opening line, or a room full of expectant faces, allow yourself a proper pause. The Ye Olde Bells Victorian Vocal Steamer pairs a warm-steam ritual with a pleasing sense of occasion. Set it on a suitable surface, settle into your chair, and give the next few minutes their own quiet ceremony.

Inspired by the classic Victorian earthenware inhalers of 1860s London, this ceramic set pairs an old-world silhouette with a straightforward ritual. Simply fill it with hot (not boiling) water and breathe the warm steam. A tealight in the ceramic warmer base is entirely optional and only keeps the water warm for longer. No electricity, no cords, no batteries. Just a considered object and a moment with the unhurried air of an English parlour.

A Vocal Steamer for Singers, Choirs & Speaking Voices

For singers, choir members, voice actors, and anyone who spends much of the day speaking, a familiar routine can give the moments before a performance their own quiet rhythm. Make this vocal steamer for singers a warm-steam companion to your vocal warm-up: five to ten minutes with the script closed, the phone put aside, and nothing to rehearse just yet.

The white glazed ceramic vessel has a side spout and handle, a black heritage label with a hand-bell logo, and a clear glass mouthpiece fitted through a rubber stopper. Below it, three round vents give the ceramic candle-warmer base its distinctive character. It is a piece to enjoy looking at as much as using—a rather thoughtful gift for someone whose calendar revolves around rehearsals, recordings, or opening nights.

A Non-Electric Ceramic Steam Inhaler in the Victorian Tradition

Long before plug-in personal steam inhalers, the Victorians made theirs from glazed earthenware. Ours follows that classic Victorian silhouette: a non-electric steam inhaler with no cords, no plugs and no batteries. Just add hot water. The vented ceramic warmer base takes an optional tealight if you’d like the water to stay warm a little longer. It looks just as at home on a piano lid or a bookshelf as it does on a rehearsal-room table. Rather handsome, if we may say so.

New to the ritual? Read how to use a ceramic vocal steamer, or see why so many singers and speakers keep one close by.

What’s in the Box

• Ceramic steam vessel
• Ceramic candle-warmer base
• Clear glass mouthpiece tube
• Rubber stopper
• Tealight candles
• Tweezers for handling the tealight

Vocal Steamer Specs

• Approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall, assembled
• Approximately 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) wide
• White glazed ceramic with a black heritage label
• Works with hot water alone; an optional standard tealight keeps it warm for longer
• Ships from Traverse City, Michigan: flat $9.99 US shipping, delivery in about 5–6 business days

Caring for Your Steamer

For adults 18+ only. Use plain warm water, never boiling water, oils, or additives. Hot water and steam can scald. Keep the candle attended, extinguish it after your session, and let all parts cool fully. Hand wash only. Read the complete Care & Safety guide before your first use, along with our guide to cleaning a ceramic steamer.

Ye Olde Bells is a warm-steam ritual accessory. It is not a medical device, makes no health claims and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have a health concern, talk to a qualified healthcare professional.