Old Ironstone Transferware Eye Ointment Eye Wash Vessel (Presumed Advertising Give Away) Augur Bits Box The opposite of masterfully carved

The opposite of masterfully carved

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

and also a bit perhaps like Captain Ahab

who shared the special moment with her friend Mae

Old Ironstone Transferware Eye Ointment Eye Wash Vessel (Presumed Advertising Give Away) Augur Bits Box The opposite of masterfully carvedThere 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