What is this? with a picture

[mikegreenwal]

Hello everyone. I have a ceramic type dish 3" high and about 4 1/4" long with an egg shape hole on top of it. It is marked made by trenton potteries co. It is white with 4 thin gold rings around it. It is worn some around the edges and my Mom had this for a long time. I was just wanting to known what the heck it is. Yes an egg will fit into the half hole well, but only 1/2 of it. Thanks to you all.

[talesofthesevenseas]

You will need to post some photos please! If you need instructions, look here:
http://www.antique-shop.com/forums/index.php?topic=4165.0

[mart]

Thanks Tales !!  I was typing the same thing but saw your post !!

[KC]

Ditto!

[mart]

What does the opposite end look like ??  Is the indentation oval instead of round ??

[KC]

First of all, could you please add a picture to this subject showing the actual makers mark on it?  Star with number inside indicated the particular plant it was made at.

Trenton Potteries specialized in bathroom pieces (tubs, toilets, etc) aka sanitary ware.  It also was prominent in making items for bathroom use.  This could be a fancy soap dish!

HOWEVER, they also made items for apothecary/pharmaceutical use.....and if the depression is round and shows some wear inside....it could be a fancy part of a mortar/pestle.  (My personal favorite....)

HOWEVER.......later they did make items for the kitchen....and though not your typical style....this could very well be an ornate egg server!  So, does an egg fit in the depression well?

AND they also made items for floral usage....

Plant number can help....