What is this Tole Container?

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Does anyone have any idea what this was used for?
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Jeanette · Answer

I think it is a gravy separator. You pour gravy/pan droppings into it, the fat (grease) rises to the top, while the 'good stuff' stays in the bottom. The pour spout on the side pours from the bottom...if that makes any sense...

Debra Peters · Answer

It's very cool, whatever it is!

Lori J · Answer

And I thought, shaving mug. Brush in the side when not in use, but the paint seems pretty girly for that.

Mssmatch · Answer

here is a bowl painted with same pattern: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Early-American-Pennsylvania-RED-YELLOW-Tole-Tin-TOLEWARE-BOWL-/230987143173 I like the gravy separator idea myself!

Sweet Inspirations by JP · Answer

Hmm....Jeanette....I think that sounds like a possibility!
Lori....I don't think that a shaving brush would fit the tapered opening :(
 
Keep the guess coming and let's see who's idea gets the most 'thumbs up!'

Sweet Inspirations by JP · Answer

Good eye...Mssmatch! The bowl is an exact match!

Z · Answer

If there's a hole at the bottom so you can pour out through the 'spout' then I'm with @Jeanette . I have a modern version in plastic. Works wonderfully.

Sweet Inspirations by JP · Answer

Oh, wait....it can't be a separator! There is NO Hole!

Sweet Inspirations by JP · Answer

Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas....it can't be a gravy separator....there is no hole in the handle!

April E · Answer

I think it is a soup cup w/ a spoon holder

April E · Answer

this is a modern version http://www.imprintitems.com/custom/11938474

Sweet Inspirations by JP · Answer

Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.

Marci N · Answer

Could it be for a tea bag? One thing I wonder, if its old, could it be painted with lead paint? Might not want to use it until you find out.

Debra barr · Answer

Maybe a peee pot

Leslie D · Answer

I'm going with Shaving Mug. Many mugs had tapered brush holders, which kept the brush from touching the bottom, allowing it to dry and not sit in any water that may drip off.

Tina · Answer

It looks like an antique paint pail to me...

Pamela · Answer

I think it is where you park your spoon.

Frankie Laney · Answer

Is it metal? What are the dimensions?

Debra barr · Answer

just being funny ( SORRY )

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