What-is-it Question CCX

[dognose]

What-is-it Question CCX

This 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.

[silverly]

A gun case.

[dognose]

Hi Silverly,

No, not a gun case, this is a container for a household product. I believe it did have worldwide sales.

Trev.

[Traintime]

Primordial Pez dispenser?

[dognose]

Hi Traintime,

No, I'm afraid not.

OK, first clue, the product was used for personal hygiene.

Trev.

[juantotree]

Moustache brush holder?

Martin

[dognose]

Hi Martin,

No, this container was made to fit a particular brand-name product.

Trev.

[Traintime]

Gillette?

[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.

[Traintime]

I was tempted with Mennen, but I'm going to venture Colgate?

[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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1912

Trev.

[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!

[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.

[agsearcher]

Cheers.

[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.