Sold for A$700
A. M. Palmer & Co, Chemists. / Otto of Rose / Cold / Cream / Ballarat. (Same variety but different lid to one that sold last auction as Lot 202.) Pot Lid Cosmetics Australian Round pot lid. Black print on white. Medium size. (Lid No. 43, "Collecting Australian Pot Lids", by Robert Keil). 70 mm diameter. 1890s
Near Mint. Like last time this is a superb example. If anything the print is slightly better as the last one had a couple of very minor smudge spots whereas this one is very clear over almost all the print. There is a fine scratch or two on the face but you have to really look to find them - again even better than last time. Off the bottom of the flange are two small flakes measuring 3 x 2 mm and 3 x 1 mm. A handful of very small spots of discolouration scattered about. Comes with a base with faults as shown impressed to bottom MAW / M1. This base is a perfect fit and looks good on display. Absolutely superb example of this lid. Grade: 9.15 Estimate: $650 - 850
