G'day all. I have dug a few of these- circa 1900 dumps. Anyone have any idea what they were used for? One idea is that they were inserts for waterbags- canvas or skin as there is a recess that would enable a bag or something to be attached.
Any help appreciated. They are ceramic with no inscripton.
Hi all
Pictured are different A van Hoboken's. These were consumed ravenishly by the pearlers here in Broome (Western Aust) around the turn of the century. The centre one is the older 'pig snout' lip. I am after the 'sample' size if anyone has one. Thought I'd share them with you.
Mike
G'day from Downunder
Recently dug these tiny bottles and seeking any info on contents, makers etc. There are no marks at all on the bottles but they both have a peculiar 'spout' I dig in Broome, Northern Western Australia and thought they may be of Japanese origin, although the 'dig' was...