Though at first glance this one appears to be the same as the previous entry I invite you to look closer. Just as a note I will never post two urinals that are the same. If they are posted they are different. Though it is hard to see in the photo, the shape is slightly different. Going into the body of the piece there is a flat area just below the throat(this is an unusual design element). Note the different design in the handle in its shape and placement. This piece is in a handsome and formal white with black trim (reminds me of a formal tux). Also the diameter of the opening is larger than the last at 2". Unfortunately there are no distinguishing marks that either date this piece or identify the maker. That is too bad, because the craftsmanship is excellent. I wish for the viewer to truly appreciate the complexity of design of these pieces. These are metal and enameled, meaning that after they have been painstakingly formed, welded and ground to their unique shape, they are heated to 1000 degrees and a coating of glass is blown evenly over the hot metal inside and out. When the glass cools the enamel forms. This coating allows for thorough cleaning and sterilization. It was the preferred manufactured technique for medical equipment from the 1920's up to the 1950's(helps in dating the pieces), when plastics became the dominate material of choice. I have never seen a urinal quite like this and it is one of my favorites even though some of the enamel has been chipped off on its rear. (Not shown) I suspect the origin of this piece was European probably Austrian circa 1930's.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Unusual Attention to detail with Black Trim
Though at first glance this one appears to be the same as the previous entry I invite you to look closer. Just as a note I will never post two urinals that are the same. If they are posted they are different. Though it is hard to see in the photo, the shape is slightly different. Going into the body of the piece there is a flat area just below the throat(this is an unusual design element). Note the different design in the handle in its shape and placement. This piece is in a handsome and formal white with black trim (reminds me of a formal tux). Also the diameter of the opening is larger than the last at 2". Unfortunately there are no distinguishing marks that either date this piece or identify the maker. That is too bad, because the craftsmanship is excellent. I wish for the viewer to truly appreciate the complexity of design of these pieces. These are metal and enameled, meaning that after they have been painstakingly formed, welded and ground to their unique shape, they are heated to 1000 degrees and a coating of glass is blown evenly over the hot metal inside and out. When the glass cools the enamel forms. This coating allows for thorough cleaning and sterilization. It was the preferred manufactured technique for medical equipment from the 1920's up to the 1950's(helps in dating the pieces), when plastics became the dominate material of choice. I have never seen a urinal quite like this and it is one of my favorites even though some of the enamel has been chipped off on its rear. (Not shown) I suspect the origin of this piece was European probably Austrian circa 1930's.
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