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Victorian Glass Lady's Companion or She-wee
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Victorian Glass Lady's Companion or She-wee

19th century
Sold 16 August 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Victorian Glass Urinal to the 19th Century.

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SA1155733
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8461
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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.
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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 World is Made of Glass Ltd.
fig 1. A clear, hand-blown glass medical vessel featuring a bulbous base and an angled funnel neck.
fig 1. Victorian Glass Lady's Companion or She-wee

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.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Victorian Glass Urinal to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155733
Dealers Internal Ref
8461
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Archive I A clear, hand-blown glass medical vessel featuring a bulbous base and an angled funnel neck. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Glass Lady's Companion or She-wee

Archive II A clear, hand-blown glass medical vessel featuring a bulbous base and an angled funnel neck. View II
Archive III A clear, hand-blown glass medical vessel featuring a bulbous base and an angled funnel neck. View III
Archive IV A clear, hand-blown glass medical vessel featuring a bulbous base and an angled funnel neck. View IV
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
Location
3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A clear, hand-blown glass medical vessel featuring a bulbous base and an angled funnel neck.
Victorian glass Lady's Companion or she-wee
Ref: SA1155733
A clear, hand-blown glass medical vessel featuring a bulbous base and an angled funnel neck.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMedical Antiques
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsHand-blown glass, Bulbous reservoir, Angled funnel neck, Pontil mark
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

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Victorian medical glass encompasses a wide range of hand-blown and moulded vessels produced for clinical, domestic, and personal healthcare during the 19th century, reflecting advancements in sanitation and home medicine.

These pieces were typically crafted using traditional glassblowing techniques, often featuring soda-lime or lead glass with characteristic pontil marks, bubbles, and minor imperfections inherent to period manufacturing.

Authenticity is determined by examining the glass composition for period-typical impurities, surface wear, patination, tool marks, and pontil scars left from the hand-blown manufacturing process.

In contemporary interiors, such items are often displayed within cabinets of curiosity, on bookshelves, or as sculptural objects to add a layer of historical intrigue and academic aesthetic.

Antique glass should be handled with clean hands or gloves, washed gently with lukewarm water and mild soap when necessary, and kept away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations.
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