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INMAN STORES Areca Nut Tooth Paste, Edinburgh Leith and New Castle on Tyne, c. 1890
$69.00
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This listing is for (1) Antique English Advertising Lidded Pot. This Victorian-era toothpaste pot, is specifically branded as “Areca Nut Tooth Paste” from Inman’s Stores Ltd., Edinburgh, Leith, and Newcastle on Tyne.
In the mid–19th century (1800s) and early 20th century, toothpaste was sold not in tubes (which were introduced around the 1890s), but in ceramic pots with printed lids. These were often highly decorative like this one. The product contained areca nut, a traditional ingredient believed at the time to help clean and whiten teeth. We now know that areca nut use is linked to staining and even health risks, but in the Victorian period it was marketed as beneficial. That makes this a great collector item.
This beautifully crazed pot lid encircled in an ornate border is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The base is in good condition with some minor chips on the top rim that are covered with the lid on, and one small chip on the bottom. Please consider the images as the best part of my description.
Measures Approx 3” diameter x 1 3/4” tall
This is an authentic antique advertising pots 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 | 1.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8 × 6 × 5 in |
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