A relic of Victorian elegance, this enamelled porcelain lid captures all the charm of bygone personal care. Originating from Boots Cash Chemists, the renowned British pharmaceutical company founded in the 19th century, it once promoted a toothpaste made with areca nut—then valued for its natural abrasive properties. The typically Victorian design combines stylized foliage with ornate lettering. The passage of time, with its fine network of glaze crackles, only enhances the beauty of this piece—a witness to the history of oral hygiene and a fine collectible advertising object.
✦ Provenance: United Kingdom ✦ Period: Circa 1880–1900 ✦ Dimensions: Approx. Ø 7 cm ✦ Material: White enamelled porcelain ✦ Condition: Beautiful patina with natural glaze crackles, small chip on the reverse, decoration intact and perfectly legible – lid only, without the pot
An emblematic decorative object from the Victorian pharmaceutical world – ideal for a retro-style bathroom, a collector’s display case, or a cabinet of curiosities.
