Old Ironstone Transferware Eye Ointment Eye Wash Vessel (Presumed Advertising Give Away) Augur Bits Box so could be used as

so could be used as doorstops or bookends or whatever

There is a history of Sunderland's use of the particular copper plate that produced this transfer

I find this bottle opener really satisfying--great form

and best of all fabulous zig zag of red paint giving jaws to his big open mouth

Old Ironstone Transferware Eye Ointment Eye Wash Vessel (Presumed Advertising Give Away) Augur Bits Box so could be used asThere were a number of different makers of "Eye Ointment" in late 19th century England, meant to cure all sorts of eye diseases, and leaving behind some wonderful jars and graphics. This little vessel I believe may have been an advertising giveaway, and I believe meant to catch the liquid from an eye wash. In addition to the fantastic graphics, I love the form of it, looking like a miniature bourdaloue, and so of course also making me think of