Odd slag ware thing

[mojjax]

Not sure what this dish was for.... art , writing , jewlery ....?? There are embossed words on the bottom .... hard to read , but I can see - '' THE WM. MEYER CHICAGO ILL '' . I think they call it slag ware .
Any info will be greatly appreaciated !

thanks , mojjax

 

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[diggummup]

Here you go-http://tri-stateantiques.com/modernaccents/13332manicureen.html Check out that price!


Patented in 1928 by Wm. Meyer Co. of Chicago, Illinois, this piece of Akro Agate glass was called the "Manicureen" and contained compartments for ladies to place their fingers to soak. There are 7 recessed areas beneath the chrome-plated lid ... one has a removable cover which fits on either of the two round bowls in the back ... possibly this is where nail polish was placed and the brush could dip into it. This is a very rare piece ... we've never seen anything quite like it. Fully signed on the bottom "Manicureen", Wm. Meyer, and Chicago, Illinois. The patent date is on the hinge. It is in excellent condition with just a wee bit of wear to the chrome plating on the lid. Other than that, piece looks like brand new with strikingly beautiful colors! Measures 5" x 5-1/2" x 1-5/8" high.

 

[Montana Jim]

Great work diggummup!!

Nice piece mojjax... wow!

 

[mojjax]

Thank You very much diggummup . I got it for $2 at a yard sale . I spent over an hour trying to research it . The other word does look like MANICUREEN ( if I get the light under my magnifying glass just right ).
I agree MJ ... wow!

Thanks again ,
mojjax

 

[wesfrye53]

That's a really neat find!..Don't recall seeing glassware like that before.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Excellent ID on the Manicureen, Digg.

Great buy, mojjax.

 

[trikikiwi]

Hi,
Never thought I'd be interested in manicures.
Interesting piece of history
Cheers, Mike