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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: josordoni on October 07, 2006, 03:52:16 PM
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Here is a funny little lion thingy. Is it an egg cup or a salt? And by whom and roughly when?
thanks...
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-3558
and here is the base
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-3559
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Since I love what we call egg-in-the-cup, I'm thinking that's what it is, an egg cup. I'm leaning against saltcellar.
However, could it also be an eye wash cup?
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No WO, much too big for an eye bath ... you would have to be goliath to use it :lol: :lol:
I am on the side of egg cup as well btw...
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Hi Lynne,
What are the dimensions of your lion "egg cup"? Also, does the cup kinda tilt? I'm getting that impression from the photo. Finally, how does it look holding an egg! :) I'll have to sit on this for a bit ..... maybe something will hatch .... :idea: Anyway, I have a great fondness for cats and find your lion interesting.
All the best .... Lily
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Hi Lynne,
What are the dimensions of your lion "egg cup"? Also, does the cup kinda tilt? I'm getting that impression from the photo. Finally, how does it look holding an egg! :) I'll have to sit on this for a bit ..... maybe something will hatch .... :idea: Anyway, I have a great fondness for cats and find your lion interesting.
All the best .... Lily
Hi Lily,
yes, the cup sort of tilts a bit forwards. The cup itself is 2 ins diameter (to outside of glass), and a large egg fits just, but sits a bit high. A smaller egg would fit ok. H is 2.75 ins tall , and the base is 2.75 ins long along the longest axis. Sadly he also has a wee chip to his nose, but none of us is perfect....
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:idea: How about this little lion being a ring or earring holder! The slight tilt might be advantageous for removing a small item. Just a thought ... :) It's not so bad being a bit off kilter; it gives one a different slant on the world. A wee chip relieves one of the burden of being perfect as well. :wink: By the way, your aqua :?: :?: :?: posting is a hoot! Sounds like we all got a good laugh.
Til the next time ... Lily
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Some sort of desk item, perhaps? Maybe paper clips were kept in it. Rubber bands? Perhaps it's held pins on a m'lady's vanity or dresser.
Again, gotta love a mystery.
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Can't tell from the photo whether the rim is fire-polished or ground flat and polished...if the latter then it may have started offf life a bit taller and a bit straighter.
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Its a curved edge Adam, with a slight ridge of a mould line to the inside edge. I think this is how he started. He's definitely moulded.
I still wonder about a salt, as you can certainly get two fingers in there to get the salt.
I really want to know who and when if anyone has any ideas?
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In that case, I'm leaning towards a salt, too :D
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Good grief. We are all leaning here.
I don't suppose anyone has any ideas about the spotty vase? Other than acne???
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