Old Ironstone Transferware Eye Ointment Eye Wash Vessel (Presumed Advertising Give Away) Augur Bits Box and the nib comes off

and the nib comes off easily

The opposite of masterfully carved

and also a bit perhaps like Captain Ahab

and dreamcatcher currently in the shop)

I just love the inventiveness of this piece and find it a truly delight-inducing thing

Old Ironstone Transferware Eye Ointment Eye Wash Vessel (Presumed Advertising Give Away) Augur Bits Box and the nib comes offThere 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