Bought a weird ceramic jar at a spring estate sale. It has a lid with a finger sized hole in the center and hand painted flowers. No smells, completely empty inside. Anyone know what this thing is?
How to Spot a Genuine Hair Receiver
If you want to hunt for one of these unique time capsules yourself, look for these three defining characteristics:
The Signature Lid: Unlike a powder jar, which has a solid lid, a hair receiver always features a prominent, smooth, circular opening right in the middle of the cover.
The Hollow Base: The inside is completely open and un-sectioned to allow loose hair to expand and fill the container.
Delicate Artistry: They are almost always made of fine porcelain or china (frequently imported from Bavaria, Prussia, or Japan) and are decorated with soft, feminine patterns like the romantic roses seen in the picture.
Giving an Old Treasure New Life
Today, hair receivers are highly collectible mementos of a bygone era. If you are lucky enough to find one at an estate sale, you don't have to use it for its original purpose.
Have you ever encountered a mystery object at an estate sale that left you scratching your head? Would you ever reuse a vintage hair receiver on your own dresser today? Let's talk about your favorite antique finds in the comments below
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