A white glazed earthenware advertising lid, printed in black, for "Woods Areca Nut Tooth Paste," priced at 6d. The central text specifies the product's use for removing tartar and whitening teeth without damaging enamel, a formulation characteristic of late 19th-century British dental preparations. The owner's name, "W. Woods MPS," a chemist in Plymouth, places this product within the network of provincial English pharmacists and chemists who marketed their own dental preparations. The dense typography and circular design reflect a utilitarian aesthetic typical of Victorian pharmacies.
✦ Origin: England, Plymouth ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1880-1900 ✦ Dimensions: Diameter approximately 7.5 cm ✦ Material: Glazed earthenware ✦ Condition: Signs of age and use, chipped edge with missing material, cracks, stains and old wear, decoration still legible
A fine example of a Victorian English toothpaste lid, prized for its dental history and pharmaceutical typography, ideal for complementing an original jar or enriching an antique pharmacy display case.
