You don’t see too many of these around these days, Mark. When I found my first scuttle mug, I had to do some research just to figure out what it was. :)
Imo the top crescent with holes is merely to keep a lathered brush warm, not much room to work up a proper lather. A puck of soap was likely kept in a separate mug, where the lather was also built. Anyway, I cannot prove that but knowing how folks back in the day kept things simple and dedicated, that's my story and I'm sticking to it! Fun topic. Now I simply must be going, as I resume my continuous search for vintage shave gear.
That seems logical to me, Schon! That's the way I use it. :) One thing I noticed with this new giant scuttle is that because of its size and the thin-walled porcelain it's made of, it doesn't keep the brush as warm as some of the smaller, thicker scuttles I've used. Oh well, it looks great! :) Thanks for watching! and good luck on your search!
Greetings, Oleg! I spotted the one that looks like a little man when I was on vacation about 200 miles from my house. I didn't buy it but kept thinking about it. Eventually drove all the way back to the antique store to buy it! :)
@@bikestrikesrazors I really understand you) you won't believe I had a similar situation a couple of years ago. we have an ancient city of Suzdal, there is an antique shop there and I saw a beautiful coffee pot there, I refrained and did not buy it, but the very thought gave me no rest, in the end I went back for it and bought it, by the way, it's 250km from Moscow ...)))
@@bikestrikesrazors By the way, you correctly clarified with regard to the Victorian drinking bowl, so as not to stain my mustache, I still see these bowls on ebay and they are sold as Mug without going into the essence of the subject))...
Hey Mark! The scuttles are all different sizes, but most will fit a standard Williams 1 3/4 oz size puck. I just measured a few mugs, and it looks like the tops are about 2 1/2" in diameter.
Thanks for the education I had never heard the term or seen any of the mugs. You taught an old dog a new trick!
You don’t see too many of these around these days, Mark. When I found my first scuttle mug, I had to do some research just to figure out what it was. :)
Imo the top crescent with holes is merely to keep a lathered brush warm, not much room to work up a proper lather. A puck of soap was likely kept in a separate mug, where the lather was also built. Anyway, I cannot prove that but knowing how folks back in the day kept things simple and dedicated, that's my story and I'm sticking to it! Fun topic. Now I simply must be going, as I resume my continuous search for vintage shave gear.
That seems logical to me, Schon! That's the way I use it. :) One thing I noticed with this new giant scuttle is that because of its size and the thin-walled porcelain it's made of, it doesn't keep the brush as warm as some of the smaller, thicker scuttles I've used. Oh well, it looks great! :) Thanks for watching! and good luck on your search!
A wonderful collection!) I really like these artifacts, beautifully handmade, there is something magical about them,…
Greetings, Oleg! I spotted the one that looks like a little man when I was on vacation about 200 miles from my house. I didn't buy it but kept thinking about it. Eventually drove all the way back to the antique store to buy it! :)
@@bikestrikesrazors I really understand you) you won't believe I had a similar situation a couple of years ago. we have an ancient city of Suzdal, there is an antique shop there and I saw a beautiful coffee pot there, I refrained and did not buy it, but the very thought gave me no rest, in the end I went back for it and bought it, by the way, it's 250km from Moscow ...)))
@@bikestrikesrazors By the way, you correctly clarified with regard to the Victorian drinking bowl, so as not to stain my mustache, I still see these bowls on ebay and they are sold as Mug without going into the essence of the subject))...
@@toshaveornottoshave-4804 LOL! I'm glad it's not just me. :) We were both lucky the items we wanted were still there!
@@toshaveornottoshave-4804 It's too bad I don't have a mustache. I'd try it out. :)
@markfeldman6509. Got a question can a 2.5oz puck soap fit unto the top?. I know 1.75 oz-2.25oz 50g-60g they can for a small size. Unsure about 70g
Hey Mark! The scuttles are all different sizes, but most will fit a standard Williams 1 3/4 oz size puck. I just measured a few mugs, and it looks like the tops are about 2 1/2" in diameter.
@@bikestrikesrazors Thanks for answering wlliams definitely do. It;s the smallest of all having 49.5-50gram lol
@@TheDragonshadow1231 Yes, some manufacturers make huge pucks. Joe has a very large, ceramic shaving bowl he can use with soap like that.