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Chamber pot (2 of 2)

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found off Island of Scatisay, East Loch Tarbert, Harris, Outer Hebrides probably made in Glasgow

Chamber pot (2 of 2)
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This glazed earthenware chamber pot was dredged up by the fishing boat 'Hopeful' off the Island of Scatisay in East Loch Tarbert in Harris in the Outer Hebrides. It was probably made by A. Sneddon & Sons Ltd of Glasgow and dates from the early 20th century. The pot's body is stamped, 'D. MACBRAYNE LTD'.

The carrying handle is formed by an indent into the body of the pot with an applied strip across the opening. Limpet and barnacle shells are stuck to the surface of the pot.

The name 'MacBrayne' survives today in the merged form of 'Caledonian MacBrayne' and is synonymous with sea travel on the west coast of Scotland. A. Sneddon & Sons were china, glass and earthenware dealers based at 130 Clyde Street, Glasgow.

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