Requesting Help Figuring Out What This Little Glass Barrel Was Used For

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  1. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    Hello everyone - I can't figure out the purpose of this little barrel. It's got a shallow cut glass design of grapes and vines. It measures only 2 3/4" long and about 2 1/2" high. The opening is 1 3/4" across. Toothpicks won't fit. Was it an inkwell? Any help regarding age, manufacturer, and especially use would be much appreciated. Thanks!
    Don

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  2. maryislgal

    maryislgal Well-Known Member

    Maybe a mustard dish.
     
    maryislgal, Jun 6, 2015
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    mint jelly ?
     
    komokwa, Jun 6, 2015
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  4. 42Skeezix

    42Skeezix Moderator Moderator

    Barrels are a popular figural form for ink bottles and inkwells. I lean in that direction with your piece but I'm far from certain (well...only 90% certain) without seeing it in hand.
     
    42Skeezix, Jun 6, 2015
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    put some colored liquid in it and see if it POPS.....I'll bet the design shows better !!
     
    komokwa, Jun 6, 2015
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  6. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    This is a far reach, but... There used to be little bitty root beer candies (about the size of those little breath mints). Back in the 40's there were all kinds of cute little glass containers.
     
    silverthwait, Jun 7, 2015
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  7. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    If it was a condiment pot, I would expect the lid to have a notch for a spoon. My first guess would be candy holder. It seems to me that inkwells usually have a more secure lid. JMHO
     
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  8. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I do not think candy container. They were cheap give aways and with the lovely grape and leaves would have been for something more elegant. An ink well would not have to be more secure since the help would have to clean and fill it.:rolleyes:
    greg
     
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  9. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Grapes and vines suggests something linked to drink to me.
     
    Ownedbybear, Jun 7, 2015
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  10. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    I was thinking candy, too.
     
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  11. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    Hi Folks - I'm reviving this thread to add new info. Got the following message through ebay today:

    Dear dgbjwc,

    Hi,
    This is actually a tealight candle holder from Partylite. See eBay auction: 191661571559, theirs is missing the top. Hope this helps.

    - jtt117

    I wrote back thanking jtt117 and said I might have considered votive if not for the lid. Still can't figure out why anyone would put a lid on a votive but...
    Don
     
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  12. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice


    Well, when the votive was not lit, the lid would keep the SMELL of lavender ocean breeze mango cinnamon candy corn kiwi jock itch wet dog mountain stream sublte natural scent..............................what the hell ever happened to bee's wax?
     
    Mansons2005, Aug 16, 2015
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  13. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I love bee's wax !!
     
    komokwa, Aug 16, 2015
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  14. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Mansons is on a roll today! :hilarious:
     
    Bakersgma, Aug 16, 2015
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  15. vitry-le-francois

    vitry-le-francois Well-Known Member

    " jock itch wet dog mountain stream sublte natural scent"

    I can relate to that scent
     
    vitry-le-francois, Aug 16, 2015
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