Help with a stoneware thingamajig.

[iloveshinythings]

Hey everyone!

I was wandering around Goodwill, and spotted this strange little handmade/painted stoneware object. I liked the colors and because of its off shape, I kind of thought maybe it was a pocket watch stand? But after looking I can't find anything like it.

So, any one want to weigh in? Best/funniest guess wins! I'd love to know the age and origin, or any reference you can point me to!

Thanks!

 

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[dumpsterdiver]

the attachments arent working but as a guess without pictures they make marble cellphone stands.

Hey everyone!

I was wandering around Goodwill, and spotted this strange little handmade/painted stoneware object. I liked the colors and because of its off shape, I kind of thought maybe it was a pocket watch stand? But after looking I can't find anything like it.

So, any one want to weigh in? Best/funniest guess wins! I'd love to know the age and origin, or any reference you can point me to!

Thanks!

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[iloveshinythings]

Hey DD,

I think I fixed the photo error? I don't think it's for cell phones, because it's round and kind of small! Any other guesses?

 

[JimDon]

You stumped me! And I am in pottery country.

 

[2screwed]

Just a shot in the dark. Spoon rest?

 

[iloveshinythings]

Thanks anyway JimDon! I'd totally trade this strange wonder for that Todtleben! Ha! 2screwed, maybe? I'm outta guesses here! Anyone know of anybody in the forum I could ask that knows pottery and/or random facts?!

 

[2Minnesota]

Barbie's throne? lol

 

[diggummup]

Is the bottom hollow?

 

[iloveshinythings]

Yep! Diggummup. It is also signed with a letter 'F'

 

[owleyes]

Maybe a drink coaster holder?

 

[diggin jimmy hoffa]

Hand mirror holder / stand?

 

[JimDon]

I am about 100% sure now that your first guess is correct. It is a pocket watch stand.

 

[diggummup]

After spending way too much time on this Objet d'art, I have come to the conclusion that it is exactly what you want it to be, nothing more, nothing less. A pocket watch display stand sounds good to me. I'm tapping out.

 

[FriscoT06]

Ken doll urinal

 

[huntsman53]

Ken doll urinal

I like that answer but where's the plumbing??


Frank

 

[iloveshinythings]

Frisco, I just spit out my soda. Hahaha. Thanks Diggummup for all the help and trying!

Some mysteries aren't supposed to be solved, I guess.

 

[B1GG_NATE]

I like that answer but where's the plumbing??


Frank

No plumbing. It is a chamberpot target for potty training.

 

[Lost&Found]

I'm really not sure what it is, but thinking outside the box, holding it cone side up it can be used as a funnel for salad dressing, sauces wine etc. I guess the inscribed F initial gave me the idea.

Or something like this

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pie_bird