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RARE* Antique Victorian Gorgona Anchovy Paste–Civil Service Supply, London, c. 1890
$98.00
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A genuine antique Victorian transfer-printed ceramic pot for Gorgona Anchovy Paste, retailed by the Civil Service Supply Association Ltd., London.
The lid features an attractive black transfer with the wording:
* “Anchovy Paste – Prepared from the Finest Gorgona Fish”
* Civil Service Supply Association Ltd.
* 136–140 Queen Victoria Street
* Chandos Street, Bedford Street, Strand, W.C.
The Civil Service Supply Association (CSSA) was founded in the 1860s to provide discounted, high-quality goods to British civil servants. They sold groceries, clothing, household goods, and specialty foods through their stores and catalogues.
Anchovy paste was a popular 19th–early 20th-century condiment used for sandwiches, toast, and sauces. It was made from ground anchovies mixed with butter, spices, and sometimes capers.
“Gorgona Fish” refers to fish sourced in connection with Gorgona, the island off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, which was associated with Mediterranean fisheries.
Measures approximately 3 1/2” wide across the lid, and 1 3/4” tall.
The lid is in great condition with a clear dark transfer, no chips or cracks. The base is in good condition with a chip on the inside rim and one on the bottom. Please view the images as your best description. This rare pot would make a great addition to your collection!
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.
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| Weight | 1.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5 × 5 × 5 in |
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