Sold for A$25
Key's Restorative / or / Dandriff Pomade / This pomade is most effectual for / removing scurf from the skin of the head / thereby promoting the growth of hair / Manufactured by / Edwin Lunch, / Hair Specialist, &c., / (Late G. Key) / 33 Gildredge Road, / Eastbourne. Pot Lid Toiletries All white lid with black print. 74 mm diameter. 1870s
Good. Horseshoe hairline over about 30 mm to flange. Inner flange in middle of this has a hairline on it. Smaller flake to outer rim at bottom of lid. Discoloured throughout, some of this smoky stain has a red appearance over Key and at the end of lunch, this generally signifies that the lid has been in a very hot situation. Crazing throughout. There is some glaze wear to the lower flange. Spots of stain. A very interesting hair pomade lid, this is likely quite early. Not one we know of. This lid does not come with a base. Grade: 6.3 Estimate: $50 - 75
