Buy a Spittoon

In the late 1800s many societies came to see spitting on the floor, street, or sidewalk as a health issue, as well as being just plain disgusting. It was then that spittoons became popular. Society found spitting into a round canister much better than the ground. Brass spittoons were the most common type of spittoons, but one can also spittoons of other materials, including copper spittoons, porcelain spittoons, pottery spittoons, and stainless steel spittoons.

Today, spittoons are seeing a bit of a revival. Travelers enjoy using portable spittoons and pocket spittoons. Interestingly, some spittoons were elaborately decorated works of art. Limoges spittoons are an excellent example of these beautiful spittoons. These are sought after by collectors of art rather than collectors of spit. Creative spittoon owners have been known to use their spittoons as flower holders. These clever owners use their spittoons as vases. eBay has become an excellent resource for new and antique spittoons.