Offering this rare Bourne Johnson & Latimer, London, Lidded pot w/base. Bring a touch of Victorian charm to your home decor or collection with this beautiful 19th-century toothpaste pot lid. Featuring the original design of “The Original Cherry Tooth Paste – Price 6d & 1s each – Prepared by Bourne Johnson & Latimer, London E.C.”, this piece is a faithful tribute to classic English toiletry packaging. Before modern tubes, toothpaste was often sold in these pots and were sold by chemists and apothecaries. Cherry Toothpaste was a popular flavor. Bourne Johnson & Latimer was a London-based pharmaceutical company operating in the 19th century. “London E.C.” refers to the Eastern Central postal district of London, a common business address in that period.
With the exception of one large chip out of the back top as shown, it is otherwise in very good age appropriate condition. Even though the chip doesn’t show when looking down or straight on, because of it the price has been discounted significantly. Please study the images as this is the exact pot being offered.
Pot measures approx – 1 ¾” tall x 2 3/4” diameter
This authentic antique advertising pot was sourced during my recent buying trip to England. I have been sourcing these wonderful antique pots for over 12 years from friends who are actually digging them up in ancient rubbish sites all over England. I purchased my first antique Advertising pot when my husband and I had the wonderful opportunity to live in England in the 1980’s. Our daughter was born there and we enjoyed living in England so much we often went back to visit after returning to the US.
Interestingly, this same daughter’s husbands job moved them to London were we have enjoyed visiting our grandchildren and doing serious antiquing.
On our many visits we have became friends with many of the “diggers” excavating the ancient dumpsites all over the UK and now source thousands of pots from them every year. I still love the charm they add to every room they are placed in.
Please study all images as they are the best representation of the actual item you will receive. These are scarce and getting harder and harder to source.
Returns are not accepted on these rare authentic pieces but please contact if you have any questions.
Weight | 1.5 lbs |
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Dimensions | 6 × 4 × 4 in |
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