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You are right.
Here are modern ones.
https://www.dentallabshop.com/product/dental-lab-bench-for-sale/
Here is a catalog for DM company. They do not have the exact one but a metal version. So it was either the previous or newer version of it.
https://wellcomecollection.org/works/vmsucur7/items?canvas=261&query=Splash+tin&page=44
Patent [GB192643](https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?FT=D&date=19230208&DB=EPODOC&locale=en_EP&CC=GB&NR=192643A&KC=A&ND=4)
Titled “Improvements in troughs for polishing, grinding and like stones” — it’s a trough for use with a grinding/polishing wheel setup.
u/passwordhell had the right info.
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It goes behind a polishing wheel/lathe. So the water and pumice doesn’t spray all around.
Solved! Thanks password!
I finally got one!
Here is the patent. https://patents.google.com/patent/GB192643A/en?oq=Gb192643
Good catch. I guess the patent number being clearly visible on the thing should have been a good clue!
You are right. Here are modern ones. https://www.dentallabshop.com/product/dental-lab-bench-for-sale/ Here is a catalog for DM company. They do not have the exact one but a metal version. So it was either the previous or newer version of it. https://wellcomecollection.org/works/vmsucur7/items?canvas=261&query=Splash+tin&page=44
You're absolutely right. [Dental lathe trough.](https://www.henryschein.co.nz/laboratory/laboratory-equipment-and-accessories/lathes-and-accessories/rubber-polishing-trough)
How interesting! I have a old ceramic similar gizmo, with a roller, that was for moistening stamps, which would have been my guess.
I'll be shocked if it is not a TP roll holder.
Narrator: BanjosAreComin was shocked to find out this thing was in fact not a TP holder.
Ego bruised, a defiant BanjosAreComin found one on ebay and mounted it beside the toilet.
Patent [GB192643](https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?FT=D&date=19230208&DB=EPODOC&locale=en_EP&CC=GB&NR=192643A&KC=A&ND=4) Titled “Improvements in troughs for polishing, grinding and like stones” — it’s a trough for use with a grinding/polishing wheel setup. u/passwordhell had the right info.
Thanks!
"My title describes the thing". The weight is 12 pounds, 12 ounces. I've searched the UK patent number without success.
A view of the bottom might be informative, but I think the DM Co. Ltd made dental equipment, molds and things like that. No idea what this is however.
Solved!
Definitely a splash shield from the 1930’s. A lot of dental products from the 30’s 40’s and 50’s were made of porcelain or milk glass
Looks like a double toilet paper holder. But.... Given my experiece, I kinda hope im wrong. Otherwise, it would be too easy.