Pottery Spittoon or Odd Vase?

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  1. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    This stands 6 1/4" tall and measures 7" across the top. Opening measures about 3". No marks on base.

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  2. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    I think it's big enough to be considered a lady's spittoon but I don't think it was intended for that purpose. Looks hobbyist decorated to me.
    Don
     
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  3. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    Ladies spittoons were small enough so they could be held in your hand. Larger ones were made for home use by anyone who needed a spittoon. Just about all of the ones I have seen were rounded for easy cleaning. I think the one in the photo is just a flower vase.
    greg
     
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  4. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I was thinking that.
    For just a bundle of flower heads with shortened stems.
     
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  5. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks Everyone!
     
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  6. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

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  7. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Perhaps it's meant to hold the little flower bundles that bridesmaids' carry?
    Maybe set on the reception tables or wherever...?
     
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  8. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

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  9. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

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  10. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Very true.

    And in today's world it can be anything you want it to be.
     
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  11. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    YEP! :)
    Re-purposing .
    Though some would be disgusted to know THAT was on their table! ;)
    ~
    At my Nephew's wedding they had those tiny battery powered string lights in canning jars and they were a hit!
    I liked them....took two! :)
     
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  12. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member


    Well at least you have admitted you are the thief in the family;):p:)
     
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  13. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Welllll...no.....
    Of course.....even though I crossed country to attend...I helped clean up and was given them. :)
     
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  14. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Ahhh, now the story changes:D

    Just teasing you.:)
     
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  15. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I know....
    I look at emos. ;)
     
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  16. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Gee I go out to do yard work and find a ton of messages! The shape just screams spittoon. I just wanted opinions. The whole thing looks factory.
     
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  17. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Was that bad of us then? :(
     
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  18. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    You found messages in the yard?
    Just know you are liked.:)
     
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  19. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    ;)
     
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  20. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    :wacky:
     
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