Sold for A$170
Pearce's / Rose Tooth Paste / Beautifies / and preserves / the teeth / Pearce & Co / Perfumers. (With correct base embossed with MAW to centre). Pot lid Tooth Paste White square lid with black print and gold leaf borders. 65 mm square. 1890s
Near Mint. Retains much of the original gold border. Couple of minor marks to the face. Has a tiny 3 x 2 mm flake to the bottom of the right hand flange with a small nick next to it. A great example of this rare lid which appears almost certainly to be from a Melbourne company. Grade: 9.1 Estimate: $200 - 250