Lot 839: Antique Ointment Pots

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Sold for A$25

Pair of Pots: 1. L. T. Piver's / Philocome Oil / Precious Oleaginous / Composition / for Growing and Preserving / the hair / Composed / of purified Oxen Marrow and ????? with / agreeable Perfumes which by increasing the / effect of composition are very sweet smelling. No base mark. (France, United Kingdom) 2. Holloway's Ointment, 533 Oxford St, London. Pot Lid Ointment 1. Fine ceramic white pot with over glaze black print. 2. Black print on white pot. 58 & 38 mm. 1860s-1900s

1. Fair. 30 mm chunk from rim at front left. 10 mm chip to rim at front right. With a lid in place this would not be noticeable. 35 mm hairline curving down to the front from the large missing chunk. Some rust stain. Some of the rust has gone across the print, making it unreadable in the lower part, only two or three words are not able to be deciphered. An unusual and reasonably early item. 2. Near Mint. Not rare, but this is a lovely one. One tiny glaze flake under the heel. A few minor discoloured spots and minor scratches. Some making marks that are glazed over. Never despair, this is a nice example. Grade: N/A Estimate: $30 - 50
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