Inarco Clam Shell soap dish

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  1. rknarr2

    rknarr2 Well-Known Member

    I have an inarco clam shell soap dish. Measures about 6" x 5 1/4" x 2" at bow tie or 1" at the clam shell. There are alot of cracking going on maybe in the coating or to the porcelain. Is it ok to try to sell it or is it on its last legs? Is it even worth my time to sell it if it did not have the cracks in it? Please see pics. Thank you for your assistance. Rob
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  2. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I think it's a fan.
    It's really cute, but I don't know how much you could get for it.
     
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  3. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    The cracking is called "crazing" - cracks in the glaze, but not in the body. Crazing lets moisture get through to the ceramic body and leads to staining. There are treatments for the staining, but not for the crazing. Inarco was an importer of Made in Japan stuff, so not very valuable to start. It's a pretty thing, but I doubt it's worth listing.

    A bit about Inarco (and others) here:
    http://francinesfigurines.com/made-in-japan
     
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  4. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    JMHO I think I would not bother listing it. As mentioned it is heavily crazed.
    Use it at home to hold a sponge or some soaps maybe?
     
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  5. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Looks like someone used it as an ashtray.
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes, a feather fan with a bow and a cord with a tassel.:happy:
     
    Any Jewelry, Aug 14, 2021
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