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Antique Victorian Tooth Powder Pot Lid w/ base – F.S. Cleaver London – Saponaceous Ceramic Lid c. 1870s Apothecary
$89.00
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Offering this rare Victorian ceramic pot lid w/ base for Saponaceous Tooth Powder, produced by F.S. Cleaver, a prominent London chemist located on Red Lion Street, Holborn. Beautifully printed in black transferware, this piece was part of an early marketing approach to toiletries and dental hygiene.
Dating to around the 1870s–1890s, this pot lid once sealed a ceramic container that held soap-based tooth powder, advertised to “thoroughly cleanse the teeth” and leave a “delicately scented” mouthfeel. It even comes with a doctor’s endorsement — “As recommended by Dr. Bowditch” — a typical Victorian tactic to inspire trust and boost sales.
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The pot lid is in very good condition with no evident chips or cracks. The base is in good condition wish some age coloring and two small chips on the top rim that do not show when the lid is on. Please consider the images as the best part of my description.
Measures Approx 3 1/4” 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 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 excepted on these rare authentic pieces but please contact if you have any questions.
| Weight | 1.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8 × 6 × 5 in |
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