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ANTIQUE #SA1155733

Victorian Glass Lady's Companion Or She-wee

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

This is a scarce Victorian glass Lady''s Companion or She-wee which was used by ladies when travelling and who were caught short and needed to urinate. It was also probably a more desirable vessel to use than the facilities provided by many inns of the day and less expensive than a bourdaloue.
 
The She-wee is in excellent condition for its age. It shows the light age related wear and tear consistent with some 100+ years of use. It has a rough pontil mark to the base.
 
The She-wee consists of a flattened spherical reservoir and an oval shaped projection with a turned over rim; the device designed to cause minimum discomfort when used under voluminous skirts. It measures 13 cm (5.2 inches) in width by 18 cm (7.2 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. It has been cleaned thoroughly.
 
It weighs in at 385 g. (~ 14 oz.). A rare survivor.
 
 
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Antique SA1155733 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.
Somerset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07986 518362
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD