Deruta Bird with Double Bowl - What is this used for?

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  1. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    Hello everyone - I've got this Deruta bird with a double bowl and I can't figure out what it was used for. It measures about 5 1/4" across. The bird has its mouth open and it looks like it might be for toothpicks? The bowls are about the right size for a master salt but that doesn't seem quite right. Sauces maybe? Thanks for whatever insight you can provide.
    Don

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  2. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Olives. Seen them, bought them.
     
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  3. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Ownedbybear! I could have guessed all week (or much longer) and never thought of that one!
    Don
     
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    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Most welcome, my friend!
     
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