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Antique Victorian Maw Cherry Tooth Paste, English Advertising Pot, Apothecary Jar, c. 1885
$79.00
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Wonderful antique Maw Cherry Tooth Paste ceramic pot with its decorated lid, dating to the late Victorian period, approximately 1880–1900.
The transfer-printed lid features an elaborate black design with cherries, birds and scrolling decoration surrounding the words:
“CHERRY TOOTH PASTE — FOR CLEANSING & PRESERVING THE TEETH & GUMS.”
The underside of the pot is impressed/marked “MAW.”
Before modern toothpaste tubes became commonplace, tooth preparations were sold in reusable ceramic pots such as this.
The lid is in great condition, ornate and beautiful. The dark transfer is still strong and clear, and there are no chips or cracks. The base is in great condition with minor crazing and no chips. Please consider the images as the best part of my description.
Measures approximately 2 1/2” diameter x 1 1/2” tall
This is an authentic antique advertising pot 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 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 | 1.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5 × 5 × 5 in |
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