Vintage Pottery Swirled Cruet with Pinched Thumb and Finger Holds

Vintage Pottery Swirled Cruet with Pinched Thumb and Finger Holds

$18.00
I thought this was a cute little piece when I spied it. It also has some very clever features that added to the appeal. On one side is a "pinch" in the ceramic at the perfect spot for your thumb, on the opposite side are vertical indentations for your finds. These features eliminate the need for a handle. The perky little spout and diminutive size and pouring abilities make it a very versatile piece.

It has a very organic look and feel with the soft beige/rose gold color and the horizontal ribbing. The entire surface has crackling which may have been the original finish, or signs of aging. The bottom has a small circular mark that has some lettering that I can not decipher. So it's origin and age is a mystery.

I showed it in the video with a cork that I had in my supplies. It is not original to the piece and has a crack on one side, but I will send along for reference for sizing. If you were going to use this on your condiment tray, only on occasion, no cork would be necessary. If you were to add it to your every day condiment section, a cork would make sense.

Other than the crackled surface, the only other noted issue is a small dark line on the bottom of the spout. It feels like the slighest of cracks but is underneath where anything pours out of the spout.

Dimensions:

5 1/4" tall
1 3/4" diameter of base
3" diameter of widest part
3/4" diameter top opening
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