Williams Shaving Bowl Info

[dmshaver]

Does anyone know anything about this bowl? I've looked previously & have come up blank. I'm not one to not research, that's part of the fun of this pastime. I've looked into this bowl & am now looking to you, my B & B brethren, for any information you may have. I've had this wooden shaving bowl for some time. Is anyone familiar with this, or able to point me in a direction that I can research myself? The lid has the lettering etched or burned into the wood, while the Williams logo in the center is a decal. I've had it on a shelf for decor the entire time I've had it. Another thread on B & B caused me to pull it off the shelf & make this inquiry. There are no markings indicating the country of origin or year it was made.

Thank you!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Fascinating! I know nothing about it. Does look old.

Now you've got my curiosity going.

 

[lurchbrian]

on a quick google all i could find is this one with soap from a old sale.
VINTAGE WOODEN WILLIAMS SHAVING BOWL & SOAP | #431611541 (worthpoint.com)

 

[Graydog]

Love the look of the bowl
Very nice David.

 

[BigJ]

Great looking!!

Wish I could supply some information on the history.

 

[ajkel64]

Love the look of the bowl
Very nice David.

It is a lovely bowl Steve. Have you ever turned a shaving bowl or soap bowl before?

 

[santamariasteve]

I have one. I know zero about its history.

 

[AnimalCatcher]

Does anyone know anything about this bowl? I've looked previously & have come up blank. I'm not one to not research, that's part of the fun of this pastime. I've looked into this bowl & am now looking to you, my B & B brethren, for any information you may have. I've had this wooden shaving bowl for some time. Is anyone familiar with this, or able to point me in a direction that I can research myself? The lid has the lettering etched or burned into the wood, while the Williams logo in the center is a decal. I've had it on a shelf for decor the entire time I've had it. Another thread on B & B caused me to pull it off the shelf & make this inquiry. There are no markings indicating the country of origin or year it was made.

Thank you!
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There's a Williams gift set currently listed on the bay that includes this style bowl. The style of the aftershave bottle that comes with the set indicates that it was sold from 1940-49. If you look this up on the auction site you have to use the word 'antique' before Williams or it won't come up. Also, it was manufactured in Glastonbury, CT.

I've included a photo of a Williams gift set with a different style bowl that was also sold in the 1940's. Hope this was helpful.

 

[dmshaver]

Thank you gentlemen for your comments. I imagine if @Graydog has made a shaving or lather bowl, it is a work of art just as his brush handles are. Thank you @lurchbrian & @AnimalCatcher for your information, it's very helpful. Any others that are able to add additional info, please jump in.