Sold for A$120
Alexandra Tooth Paste / Matchless for beautifying and preserving the teeth & gums / (Alexandra) / London / Dr Ziemer's. Pot Lid Tooth Paste Black print on large flat white lid. Gold border. 95 mm diameter. 1890s
Very Good. This lid has a shallow flake repaired to the face at about 3:00. This measures 14 x 7 mm, it does not cover any print, although the gold band has been replaced in this section. Looks like this may have gone under the rim slightly as well. Closer to 6 oclock is an under rim chip that has been repaired, this is about 18 x 5 mm with just a tiny portion coming onto the face. It is possible a section of the lower flange between these two repaired chips has been repaired as well. It is hard to tell as it blends in very well if it has been done. There is a horseshoe crack along the bottom flange over about 20 mm. A few little spots of rust. Some scratches and glaze scuffs. A little bit of wear to the gold border. A rare lid in this impressive large size. This has a base, although not the original. Grade: 7 Estimate: $250 - 250
