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What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 7:08 am
by dognose
What-is-it Question CCXThis one will have everyone stumped!
A container for a popular proprietary product sold in the early 20th century. It was available in silver, silver-plated, and nickel examples and probably stood about 6 inches (15cm) in height.
Nobody will get this one right.......... unless you know better!
Trev.
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:36 am
by silverly
A gun case.
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:18 am
by dognose
Hi Silverly,
No, not a gun case, this is a container for a household product. I believe it did have worldwide sales.
Trev.
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 2:24 am
by Traintime
Primordial Pez dispenser?
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 4:19 am
by dognose
Hi Traintime,
No, I'm afraid not.
OK, first clue, the product was used for personal hygiene.
Trev.
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:39 am
by juantotree
Moustache brush holder?
Martin
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:54 am
by dognose
Hi Martin,
No, this container was made to fit a particular brand-name product.
Trev.
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 2:15 pm
by Traintime
Gillette?
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 2:31 pm
by dognose
Hi Traintime,
No, but you are getting slightly warmer.
Next clue: the product came in a white glass flask of a somewhat unusual shape.
Trev.
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 3:48 pm
by Traintime
I was tempted with Mennen, but I'm going to venture Colgate?
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 4:09 pm
by dognose
You're so close I've got to give it to you. Well done!
It's Odol:
Odol Chemical Works - London - 1910
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Trev.
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:35 pm
by Traintime
Aw, shucks!! Came up just shy of winning that "beautiful 1959 Cadillac Biarritz that our celebrity model Bunny is highlighting over in the showcase area". Guess I'll have to tune in next week when "we're giving away Irish Waterford Chrystal Chandeliers just recovered from four star hotels". Nevertheless, a nice company logo that would have looked great on a factory service!
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:41 am
by dognose
All we need now is to find out who actually made these items. Hopefully one day they'll turn up on the forum.
Trev.
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 10:17 pm
by agsearcher
Cheers.
Re: What-is-it Question CCX
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 4:21 am
by dognose
Hi agsearcher,
That's brilliant! Thank you. It makes the whole topic complete.
Deakin & Francis Ltd., Birmingham 1908.
Were you aware of the use of the item prior to seeing the advertisement? I would not have had a clue as to its purpose.
Trev.