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Title: ? Glass Dispenser?
Post by: kozzy on November 27, 2011, 11:49:26 AM

Hi all, I am new here and decided to join after my research yielded nothing. Anyways, I think this is some kind of dispenser. It has a handle and a screw on lid. The lid has a sliding level that pulls a metal piece over a hole to open and close it. It's about 12" and 8 across. I am not 100% on the measurements, I just eyeballed it.
Thanks for any help.
Ken

Title: Re: ? Glass Dispenser?
Post by: JoshandLila on November 27, 2011, 11:51:39 AM

can you show a better pic of the lid and handle? any markings on the bottom?

Title: Re: ? Glass Dispenser?
Post by: kozzy on November 27, 2011, 12:22:11 PM

There is no bottom, it is open. May of had a lid at one time. There are no markings on it that I can see. The handle is riveted to the band that goes around it. It is steel. Any other questions or Info you need, please let me know. this thing has me stumped.

Title: Re: ? Glass Dispenser?
Post by: mart on November 27, 2011, 01:25:15 PM

Just curious but where are you located ?? The slide is similar to those on syrup pitchers from the 30`s and on !! Since it is open at the bottom we can assume that it was held with the open end up and the slide was moved to allow something to pour out !! First thought was a wierd little cream separator and since cream stays on top the whey could be let out the opening !! But it really doesn`t seem big enough for that !! And it would need a stand of some sort !!

Title: Re: ? Glass Dispenser?
Post by: Rauville on November 27, 2011, 01:26:24 PM

It's either a coffee or sugar jar / dispenser from a "Hoosier" type kitchen cabinet. The "handle" fitted in a bracket so the jar could be swung out when used. The cover was usually just plain tin with a rolled edge.

(http://www.hardwareofthepast.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/KitchenCabinetDept.jpg)

Title: Re: ? Glass Dispenser?
Post by: JoshandLila on November 27, 2011, 01:41:58 PM

nice job Rauville! I bet somebody with a hoosier would love to buy that!

Title: Re: ? Glass Dispenser?
Post by: mart on November 27, 2011, 01:48:18 PM

Didn`t think about that !!  Great work Rauville !!

Title: Re: ? Glass Dispenser?
Post by: snowflake on November 27, 2011, 06:36:33 PM

Good one, Rauville! That whole kitchen thing is awesome! I would have never figured that one out!

Title: Re: ? Glass Dispenser?
Post by: mart on November 27, 2011, 06:40:16 PM

I should have thought of that but had a moment (or several) of temporary insanity !!

Title: Re: ? Glass Dispenser?
Post by: kozzy on November 28, 2011, 04:20:57 AM

Thanks guys! I was pulling my hair out! The Mrs swore up and down it was a chicken feeder.
Ken

Title: Re: ? Glass Dispenser?
Post by: cogar on November 28, 2011, 04:56:00 AM

HA, ....... thanks to Rauville ........ the selling price of that glass container just quadrupled.   ;D ;D ;D