An Old spitoon.

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I found a very old hammered solid brass spitoon today at Humane Society thrift shop. I certainly dont want to turn it into a planter. Its about a two gallon size and very cool. Id love some ideas or thoughts on what I might use it for.

3po3 · Answer

I have no bright ideas, but your question got me wondering, so I looked up the history of spitoons on Wikipedia. It's pretty interesting: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spittoon

Amanda E. · Answer

vingate umbrellas is my first thought, it that's your style.

Sweet Inspirations by JP · Answer

Hmmm..garden gloves, a trowel and hand rake would make a cute garden vignette! And maybe some jute tied around the rim and attach a seed packet to hang off of it for some garden color.

Patricia W · Answer

Thank you for the cute ideas! Ill post a pic when Im finished!

Gail Salminen · Answer

@Patricia W not sure how your kitchen is set up, but maybe to hold the large utensils in a handy spot. I use a very large plant pot for mine, but it might be a little smaller than 2 gallons. You may also be able to transform it into a bubbling fountain. Or perhaps using it upside down as a stand for something.

Carroll A · Answer

If you post a picture of it, you might get more suggestions, depending on the shape, it could hold kindling next to the fireplace. Hide tp in it next to the toilet. LOL

Sharron Abrams · Answer

OK I GOT IT !!! Take it outside - put sand in the bottom and decorative rock on to then add a solar light with dollar store finds like glass birds etc. put it where you need night light - would look great in the garden or pathway up to the door. Hope it helps - let me know????? please

OhSally · Answer

I have an antique brass train chamber pot. On the side, it has a sign that says not to dump the pot out the train window! I use it in my bathroom to hold small things that tend to clutter up bathroom countertops. It just seems fitting to have a chamber pot in the bathroom.

A spitoon...to me...seems more of a family room accessory than a kitchen one. If you have a fireplace, depending on the size of your spittoon you might put fire-starters, long matches or butane lighters in it on your hearth to keep them handy and out of sight.

Denise · Answer

A fountain in the garden, or even a tabletop one?

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