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Hi There, I hope this is the right place to post these. They're quite interesting.
Maybe someone more knowledgeable than me could run these through a
photoshop programme and create some nice labels ?
Here's the website where these came from:~ DAVID TRELOAR'S LIDS ~ - RICKS BOTTLE ROOM.COM
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Thanks for sharing.
Would someone explain the Wright's image of a St. Bernard rescuing s Swiss Person? What is the relationship to shaving? The Swiss Miss is curious.
Nice find, anything that's "saponaceous" does it for me!
He was outside doing a 'snow shave' and froze to death. The Dog was simply gloating about finding the razor. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rolodave
I thought it was a knight from the crusades, but either way it also says excelsior, which means ever upward, the image might be supposed to make you think of the cold, or the cooling effect of the product, or alternatively it could be the dog which is the focus, and the envigorating properties that he represents, ie rescue and such. Or none of the above.Quote:
Originally Posted by rolodave
Sure puts to shame modern packaging very few of which have the same aesthetic appeal to me as these oldies. Thanks for posting.
Bob
Really cool. Thanks for sharing Bongo.
Would these lids go with small pots similar to the ones that Mitchell's Wool Fat comes in?
I reckon they'd be a perfect match :tuQuote:
Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings
You occasionally see those on eBay, sometimes with the little pot, sometimes without. Usually they are chipped, cracked, etc. Those all appear to be fine examples. I would love to collect those, but I already collect enough odd ephemeral objects. Thanks for posting!
Really great finds. Thanks for sharing.
Here's a few more.
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Saponaceous has to be the word of the day. Must get one of these pots. :)
I'm going crazy looking at these covers!!. As an artist and one time graphic designer I relish the beautiful designs and graphics of the early 20th Century (and earlier too). I wouldn't go as far as killing to get my hands on some of these but I might consider hurting and maiming. Plus, I've yet to really see anything like these in my neck of the world and I am not in the boonies. Can any one point me in the direction of locating them. And yes, I will try (yuck) eBay.
This website makes a version of the above.
Check under the sub-heading "mens collection" as well.
LINK: Ceramic Hand Cream Pots - Dr. Dulcamara's Pots & Potions
Personalized porcelain shaving cream pots! That is awesome and certainly something to put on the birthday list! Has anyone used the cream before?
Thanks Bongo. An interesting site. But my acquisition and esthetic addiction (and it has near ruined me in the past) wants, needs, demands (almost sounds like it's alive, do I need to see a shrink ((only one that uses straight razors please))) that I go for the originals. eBay had one, at an over $100 current bid. Out of my league at this time. Thanks again for the lead.
Razorfeld,
As you are aware, some of those antique pots go for the same price as a good quality
vintage straight razor !!....Good Luck Sir ;)
Bongo,
What time is it in Australia right now? It is, here in Oregon, 3:10AM. Couldn't sleep and decided to see how the other half of the world responds to SRP postings. Unfortunately I am aware of the razor price of some of those pots and have now resigned myself to the fate of the little boy with his faced pressed against the window longing for the toy he can never have. No hope of Christmas gift either since most of my generally alienated family are no better off than I am (acquired the black sheep of the family standing a good sixty years ago when I went my way in the world.)
Razorfeld,
Right now it's 8.07p.m.
Yeah, that black sheep tag more or less guarantees no nice razor themed prezzies for birthday
or Christmas :cry: I know the feeling Sir !! Best to keep your eyes peeled on websites like
Etsy, Ebay etc. I will continue to add examples when I find them and although it's
a poor compromise, maybe a forum member could give advice about running some examples
through a photoshop-like program and then a label-making program ?
Regards,
Bongo
Bongo,
I weep on viewing those works of art. I will have to put sun glasses on next time I click into this thread to view the blindingly beautiful lids. Or ignore your thread (NOT) to keep my sanity. Don't stop posting those or I will fly to Australia and confront you. (No worry there, I couldn't raise the price of a ticket if you paid me.)
Razorfeld
