Help in Identifying Shave Bowl Origin

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by Redrock, Jun 7, 2017.

  1. Redrock

    Redrock Well-Known Member

    I found this today at the local thrift store. I do not recall seeing this design. It is quality piece of pottery. The glazing is excellent. I have included three pics of the top and the branding on the bottom. I tried my best to make the brand more readable but this is the best I can do.

    Also, I am not sure how one is to use this piece of pottery. I guess you fill the large trough with hot water which will make it "scuttle like"? Dip the brush in to the trough while making lather?

    A most unusual design.

    Any assistance is greatly appreciated. BTW - the cost was $1.99

    Bowl1.jpg Bowl2.jpg Bowl3.jpg Bowl4.jpg
     
  2. Kizurra

    Kizurra Well-Known Member

    Is a mystery to me, but looks quite nice.
    Excellent find.
     
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  3. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    I would lay a piece of paper over the imprint and do the gentle rubbing trick with a pencil to see if that makes the mark show up better.
     
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  4. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    That odd angle of the trough makes me think it's intended for something dry. Maybe a dip/salsa bowl with a chip/cracker holder.
     
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  5. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Beat me to it.
     
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  6. John Beeman

    John Beeman Little chicken in hot water

    Soup and crackers
     
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  7. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Of course!
     
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  8. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Looks kind of like a water lily.
     
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  9. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Kunkelman Pottery
     
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  10. Straight razor dandy

    Straight razor dandy Stuck cleaning the house himself PERMANENTLY

    I agree that it is for soup and crackers, but don't let that stop you! It could be great as a scuttle too!!
     
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  11. Redrock

    Redrock Well-Known Member

    There are dummies then real dummies. I am the latter on this. I apologize for my ignorance on this one. Let's see.....some soft soap where the crackers go....may be able to re-purpose this pottery after all. Thanks to @PLANofMAN for identifying the branding.

    :o:o:o:o
     
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  12. '65 G-Slim

    '65 G-Slim Well-Known Member

    Yup. Soup & cracker bowl.
     
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