Neat Antique Victorian Woods Cherry Tooth Paste Pot Lidded Advertising Jar Plymouth England Home Decor

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A charming survivor of Victorian advertising history, this antique Woods Cherry Tooth Paste lidded pot is a wonderful example of … Read more A charming survivor of Victorian advertising history, this antique Woods Cherry Tooth Paste lidded pot is a wonderful example of the decorative ceramic containers once used to package everyday household preparations. The crisp white body is paired with an eye-catching red transfer-printed lid, boldly advertising Woods Cherry Tooth Paste by W. Woods, Chemist, Plymouth. The wonderfully period typography promotes the preparation for removing tartar and whitening the teeth, transforming what was once a practical toiletry container into a fascinating piece of social and commercial history.

Measures approximately 2.75 inches wide, 2.75 inches deep, and 1.75 inches high. Its compact, weighty form and removable lid give the piece a pleasing tactile quality, while the vivid advertising makes it particularly attractive for display. Good antique condition with light signs of age-related wear and use. Please review the photos for further condition assessment.

Today, these early toothpaste pots are highly decorative collectibles, equally at home in a Victorian bathroom display, apothecary collection, country house interior, or cabinet of advertising curiosities. With its combination of graphic appeal, historic function, and authentic age, this small pot has tremendous character despite its diminutive size. See less