Antique Rockingham-Glazed Ceramic Spittoon

C-18768 Rockingham-glazed ceramic spittoon featuring a low, wide form with a scalloped body and integral splash guard. Finished in a mottled brown-over-cream glaze characteristic of Rockingham ware, the surface shows heavy, expressive spotting and pooling created during the firing process. The interior basin includes a central opening, designed to reduce splash and aid in cleaning, while the broad base provides stability for floor use. Spittoons of this type were common fixtures in public and semi-public interiors-such as saloons, barber shops, hotels, and railroad offices-during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when chewing tobacco was widespread. Rockingham ware was especially favored for these utilitarian objects due to its durability, ease of manufacture, and ability to disgui...