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CALVERT’S CARBOLIC Tooth Paste Lid w/base – Antique English Advertising Pot, c. 1900
$49.00
1 in stock
Offering this wonderful lidded CALVERT’S CARBOLIC Tooth Paste with a well fitted base. It has a compass trade mark and reads “ONE SHILLING AND SIXPENCE.”. Carbolic toothpaste was an early type of toothpaste that became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It contained carbolic acid, which was valued for its antiseptic and disinfectant properties. In the late 1800s, toothpaste formulations were evolving from powders to pastes. Carbolic acid was introduced into some formulations to help kill bacteria and freshen breath. Over time, concerns about the safety of carbolic acid emerged. It could be irritating to the mouth and was toxic if ingested in large amounts.
Carbolic toothpaste is now a historical curiosity, representing an era when antiseptics were a major focus in dental care before modern advancements in oral hygiene.
The face of the lid is ornate and beautiful with some crazing. The dark transfer is still strong and clear. There are a few chips on the bottom of the lid and one mark where someone has tried to touch up. The base is in good condition, with a few chips on the top rim and some age mark coloring. Please consider the images as the best part of my description.
Measures approximately 3” 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 | 1.80 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6 × 6 × 4 in |
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