caddy, bath
caddy, bath

caddy, bath

Object

Accession Number
2006.001.003
Alternate Name
sponge holder
Description
One nickel-plated brass bath caddy, also known as a sponge basket. It has a basket shape with nine rod-like arms evenly spaced, which form the body. There is one rod bent to form the top rim. Holding the side rods to the top rim are small round knobs. At the centre bottom is a disc into which the other ends of the rods are soldered. A knob is soldered to the underside of the disc and a horizontal tube projects outward with a 5cm dia plate soldered to the end to hold the holder on to the wall. The same type of wall disk is soldered near two ends of the sides on the rim. Each disk has two holes for screws. The manufacturer's name (Silver's) and trademark are impressed into the back of the wall disks. The mark incorporates the shape of the Brooklyn bridge.
Narrative
This American bath caddy, more commonly known as a sponge holder, was purchased by The Castle Society for display in Craigdarroch's third floor bathroom.
History of Use
The Castle Society purchased this bath caddy from a Rhode Island, USA dealer of antique plumbing in 2006. Its history of use is not known.
Date
circa 1900
Dimensions
16 x 20.2 x 27.3 cm
Material
Metal; Metal, brass
Manufacturer
Silver's
Technique
Cast; Bent; Machined; Electroplated
Country of Origin
United States of America

Related person/business/organization
Silver's (manufacturer)
Related Publications
Third Floor Bathroom Restoration - The Craigdarroch newsletter - Spring 2006 (Relates to)