"Perfection Male Urinal"
28 oz/850cc
This glass urinal design lives up to its name in many respects. The manufacturing process was so precise that its calibration in both ounces and CC's is absolutely accurate. The rim has a classic ogee detail and the handle is complete with stunning and controlled air bubbles at its points of insertion to the main body, a detail that blows me away. Its boasting name of "Perfection" is well healed and evident, for the seam detail from the mold is practically invisible adding to its nearly flawless aesthetic. Its overall size is very manageable at just under 8" and a comfortable and practicable 2" opening makes this urinal one of the best designs I have encountered. It came along well after its porcelain cousin below, but its evolution is most reflective in its name. I would count on this piece being created in the 1950's.
Meinecke & Co's, "Perfection" Male Urinal
"The only correct shape"
Patented Jan, 1906
This company was very progressive in its designs and did not conform with the established shape of the time for urinals. The female counterpart to this model is even more unorthodox and though I do not have one in my collection, there is a link titled "Female Perfection" that will take you to a medical museum that has one in its collection. This urinal is large at 7 3/4" high, and has a 2" opening. Although in my opinion, it is not particularly elegant, it is very practical. You will see this design again when we get into the glass urinals, though it will be a bit smaller and is calibrated to 800 cc. This urinal holds the upper end of most hand held vintage urinals at 1500 cc. It is also well identified with all the captioned information stamped on the bottom. It is in excellent condition and though its patent is 1906, I suspect this piece was manufactured in the 1920's.
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