Sold for A$260
Victoria Tooth Paste / (Crown) / (Australian Coat of Arms) / Advance Australia / Prepared only by / Mr Iliffe Dentist Melbourne. Pot Lid Tooth Paste White lid with blue background and black print.
80 mm diameter. 1890s
Mint. Slightly darker colour than the other example offered in this auction. Underside of flange where it sits on base has a few little marks which are making marks. Fine crazing throughout. One spot of rust on the inside. Pretty much not even a scratch to be found. Comes with a base which has a little upper edge flake and a couple of hairlines to the upper region, which would be hidden when lid in place. Base is crazed with some discolouration. Grading for lid only. Grade: 9.8 Estimate: $250 - 350
