These metal spittoons were used by the Peranakan - especially chewers and users of dipping tobacco - to contain spit. They are coated with enamel, aged between 70 to 80 years and thoroughly cleaned for hygiene. You may not need them for spitting into these days, but they are great as decorative pieces, vases or unique little dustbins. The pictures are arranged from small to big, ranging from 5 inches to about 2 feet in height.
Asking price: Between RM100 and RM350
At major ceremonies in China during the Qing Dynasty, a golden spittoon would commonly be displayed in front of the Emperor. After China became a Communist state in 1949, spittoons were introduced to the public to correct the Chinese practice of spitting on the ground. These were typically made of white porcelain.
Spittoons are no longer found in public places today, but are still used by wine tasters to avoid intoxication.
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