Sold for A$360
Victoria Tooth Paste / (Crown over Australian Coat of Arms) / Advance Australia / Prepared Only By / Mr Iliffe Dentist Melbourne. No makers marks (With a matching base) (Victoria) Pot Lid Tooth Paste Black print on light blue background. "Queen's Head" shape. 80 mm diameter. 1880s
Excellent. Importantly this is the earlier version of this lid with the light background colour. Most of these known are the later type with very dark blue background. There is an even lighter circle in the middle of the lid from manufacture. There is a very small flake off the bottom of the flange. Some light crazing and very light surface scratches. The matching base is in nice condition with a couple of little chips or flakes. Grading is for lid only. Grade: 8.9 Estimate: $400 - 500
