This Saint Clément faience shaving dish, rooster decor, is an exceptional piece that is a testament to early 20th century French craftsmanship. The Saint Clément faience factory is famous for its craftsmanship and the quality of its creations. This model is decorated with care and attention to detail, with a rooster motif in the center of the dish, surrounded by a floral and plant decoration. This piece is in good condition, small chips on the edge, and it retains its original mark on the base. Its beautiful patina and vibrant colors bring out the details of the decoration, bringing the scene depicted to life. As a rare and sought-after collector's piece, it can add value and beauty to any collection. If you are a collector of fine porcelain, or if you are looking to add a unique and elegant piece to your interior decoration, this Saint Clément faience shaving dish, rooster decor, is an excellent choice. Its timeless design and quality craftsmanship make it a remarkable collector's item and a magnificent decorative piece that can bring a touch of sophistication and authenticity to your interior. Dimensions: 26.3cm x 20cm height: 7cm A male toiletry item, shaving dishes have a specific bowl shape. The notch at the bottom, called the chin rest, allowed the barber to place the dish under the customer's chin to collect the shaved beard hairs and the foam. These objects are sometimes provided with one or two cavities on the rim, one to lather the soap and the other to receive the ball which was placed between the jaw and the cheek to tighten the skin and facilitate shaving. A shaving dish is an object used by barbers in the 18th and 19th centuries. Generally made of silverware, copper, porcelain or earthenware, the shaving dish was often richly decorated. Equipped with a ring fixed on one edge or with holes, it could be hung on a wall or in a piece of furniture. It was also stored after use in a piece of furniture called a barber's table. A small hollow sometimes presented on one side of the dish could either allow it to be held with a thumb or accommodate a boxwood ball or a spoon. This very original accessory was placed in the customer's mouth in order to round out the customer's cheek to make shaving the beard easier. Indeed, many men of the time were missing teeth and hollow cheeks made shaving dangerous.