Shaving Scuttles and Mugs

Do you have any pictures?  I've always admired potters and artisans generally but I gained a whole new level of respect for potters when I took a community clay and pottery course a few years back.  I was doing it primarily for stress release and interest and I enjoyed it but wow, there is a lot more to it than you would think.
Mark

You bet. She has a gallery of some examples of completed pieces here.

The one on the bottom right is mine.

I have one from Mr. Dragon, aka Eric's, wife.  Below is a pic.  I really like this mug.  What has been most impressive is the way it fits in my hand.   Of course, I don't want to break it.  Both the size and handle make it easy to keep a good grip, even when wet with a little soap on it.

I'm guessing that Mr. Dragon tests these mugs as it clear that mine was well designed for its use.  I share this because too often I get things that clearly have not been tested for the purpose for which I bought it.  


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My actual mug is to the lower left of this pic:

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Thats a beauty, I like the brush groove. My Sarah Bonnyman scuttle doesn't have such a groove and with some of my shorter handled brushes they will slid in and vanish in the lather. Not the end of the world but not ideal either.
Thanks for sharing,
Mark

Yes, I forgot to mention the groove for the brush to lay against - it's a very nice touch. I also want to mention again how well it fits in my hand. I went and held it again after posting this morning. My fingers go under the bottom of the mug and my thumb over the knob on the side for a perfect grip. DapperDragon has good taste in wife choosing!

Nice! I only have one scuttle, my wife bought me a Crown King one for my birthday. It is a beauty and I liked it very much.

If bowl lathering, I tend to use my trusty Turkish copper bowl from eBay..

In the past I have used several scuttles (I liked the schwarzweisskeramik the best). Prefer a copper bowl these days. Have two new ones on the way

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In the past I have used several scuttles (I liked the schwarzweisskeramik the best). Prefer a copper bowl these days. Have two new ones on the way

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Now that is a nice copper bowl. Wow.

Is the first one, the actual pic of your bowl?

No I'm a lousy photographer, picture is of the sellers web site

I like the antique ones. Here's a picture of one of my scuttles. It's British and was probably made in the 1920's or 1930's according to the seller. It depicts a fox hunt.   Notice the holes that allow the hot steam to rise to warm and moisten the lather in the brush.

Here's an unusual scuttle.  This one was apparently produced as an advertising product.  Based upon the origin being Quelph, C. W. (Canada West) it is likely that this scuttle was produced in the 1870's or 1880's.  A fact that I found interesting is that the city of the Quelph was designed by a man named John Galt.  So now we know the answer to "Who is John Galt?"