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26th June (4pm) - More info (and advert) added re 'Thrixogentic Pomade'

Pot Lid:   'H. PRIOR' 

Description:  A very early Thrixogenetic' Pomade lid believed to be from a Plymouth retailer (please see below). Typically early print incorporating scrolls and flourishes. Flat top and delicately made, also pointing to an earlier date of manufacture. One of only two recorded examples

October 1846 an advert in the 'Plymouth & Devonport Advertiser' (see copy) stated that a H.Glover, Perfumier & Perruquier of No.10 Union Street, East Stonehouse, Plymouth had been appointed wholesale and retail supplier by the proprietor (the advert gave no details of who the proprietor was of this product, but there couldn't have been many other 'Thrixogenetic Pomades'?) 

Pot Lid:   'G.H. FERRY, ETON'

Description:  A very appealing 'Odoriferous' Pomade lid from this famous college town near Windsor in Buckinghamshire. Also features an armorial shield in the centre. Scarce and desirable

** One of many lids (and other fabulous items) painstakingly collected over the past 40 years by Terry Jackson who sadly passed away a few months back. Most items to be spread over the next 3 auctions **

** Invaluable help and support has been provided to many of these pot lid listings by the authors of the fabulous book: 'Historical Guide to Advertising Pot Lids' by Houghton, Layden & Taylor - Hardback (£120) and paperback (£70) available at the Elsecar show in July or through Jim Layden (jimlayden1@gmail.com) but be quick as the limited run of 240 copies for the hardback has all but sold out! (images of book on this listing) **

Era:  c1870-80's

Diameter:  72mm 

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Excellent   Superb overall condition with just some very light tiny superficial scratches that in no way detract (the miniscule black pinhead mark on the back rim edge looks to be in manufacture and either way is barely visible) 

Grade :  9.7       Estimate:   £40-60     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'YARDLEY'S, LONDON & PARIS'

Description:  A fabulously colourful rectangular lid featuring a bunch of cherries picked out in green and red with a blue border. Black print in very fine detail. Looks to be earlier than other examples seen and unusual to see the original overglaze colours still in good order. Comes with a free rectangular base that is unlikely to be the original 

** One of many lids (and other fabulous items) painstakingly collected over the past 40 years by Terry Jackson who sadly passed away a few months back. Most items to be spread over the next 3 auctions **

Era:  c1870-80's

Dimensions:  Length 81mm / Width 52mm 

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  LID: Very Good   No real damage, just a light and very small and insignificant rub/scrape on the back rim edge (not at all visible on display and barely noticeable even when turning the lid over) and some light greyness (that looks like it would soak out but not worth risking the colours as it's hardly worth it anyway) and some light wear to the colours, in places but nothing much at all / BASE: (good fit, but different shade) A couple of chips on the inside top rim completely hidden when lid on top, and some rust spots but generally good on display 

Grade :  LID: 8.9       Estimate:   £100-150     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'A.H. HADDON, AMERSHAM'

Description:  A scarce 'Dental Paste' lid from this Chiltern market town in Buckinghamshire. Unusual with finely printed depictions of foliage and what looks like a bunch of cherries (?). Fancy border 

** One of many lids (and other fabulous items) painstakingly collected over the past 40 years by Terry Jackson who sadly passed away a few months back. Most items to be spread over the next 3 auctions **

Era:  c1880-1900's

Diameter:    74mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Excellent  Superb undamaged condition (the small indentation and glaze run on the back rim are just in manufacture) and just some very light wear in places and the odd dot of light stain which in no way detract 

Grade :    8.9       Estimate:   £40-60     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'W. SURFLEET, AYLESBURY'

Description:  A scarce 'Cold Cream' lid from this ancient market town in Buckinghamshire. Crown pictorial and single line border. Excellent quality print. (See lot #9 for larger variant)

** One of many lids (and other fabulous items) painstakingly collected over the past 40 years by Terry Jackson who sadly passed away a few months back. Most items to be spread over the next 3 auctions **

Era:  c1880-1900's

Diameter:    66mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Excellent  Superb condition with just one or two very insignificant almost microscopic pinhead rubs that in no way detract   

Grade :    9.7       Estimate:   £30-50     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'PROF BENBOW, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA'

Description:  An attractive 'Shaving Cream' lid from this East Sussex region to the west of Hastings. Fancy border and appealing layout

** One of many lids (and other fabulous items) painstakingly collected over the past 40 years by Terry Jackson who sadly passed away a few months back. Most items to be spread over the next 3 auctions **

Era:  c1880-1900's

Diameter:    72mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Repaired  You could be forgiven for thinking this was mint but you can just make out some glaze change on the rear. The face looks to be totally unaffected and it maybe just a single chip that has been restored, one way or another it's a repair of the highest quality

Grade :    Ungraded       Estimate:   £30-50     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'HEPPELL & CO, LONDON'

Description:  A rare cold cream lid from this pharmacy in London. Subtle scrolls and flourishes. Fancy border. 

Era:  c1890-1900's

Diameter:    74mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Very good   Just has a very small (1-2mm) and pretty insignificant shallow flake on the top edge at 11 o'clock (that looks like it could even be in-manufacture anyway?) and apart from some light edge glaze-rubs and light glaze crazing is otherwise excellent

Grade :    8.6       Estimate:   £30-50     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'THE QUEEN'S OWN'

Description:  A very appealing cherry tooth paste lid in red print from this particularly royal retailer in Central London (close to London Bridge) and featuring the Royal Coat of Arms and according to the print '.. sanctioned by Her Majesty's Dentists'. Fancy border and attractive layout. 

** One of many lids (and other fabulous items) painstakingly collected over the past 40 years by Terry Jackson who sadly passed away a few months back. Most items to be spread over the next 3 auctions **

Era:  c1880-1890's

Diameter:    74mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Repaired  Another lid where you could be forgiven for thinking it was mint but you can just make out some very subtle glaze change on the side walls. The face looks to be mainly unaffected and it maybe just a few large chips that have been restored, one way or another it's a repair of the highest quality and you'd barely kmow on display

Grade :    Ungraded       Estimate:   £40-60     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'W. SURFLEET, AYLESBURY'

Description:  Another scarce 'Cold Cream' lid from this ancient market town in Buckinghamshire. Crown pictorial and this time larger with a fancy border. Excellent quality print. (See lot #5 for smaller variant)

** One of many lids (and other fabulous items) painstakingly collected over the past 40 years by Terry Jackson who sadly passed away a few months back. Most items to be spread over the next 3 auctions **

Era:  c1880-1900's

Diameter:    76mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Excellent  Superb condition with just some of the usual very light crazing, mainly on the back and sides (which actually adds to the appeal) and a tiny glaze-line on the inside of the back rim which in no way detracts and is so small you could easily miss it!

Grade :    9.7       Estimate:   £30-50     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'SEVERS & BATESON, KENDAL'

Description:  A scarce cold cream lid from this market town in the South Lakeland District of Cumbria made famous for it's mint cake. Single line border and good strong print. Comes witha  free base (which could well be the original one)

Era:  c1890-1900's

Diameter:    68mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  LID: Mint  Superb undamaged condition with just some very light overall clear glaze crazing which if anything adds to the appeal / BASE: (which fits very well) Mint

Grade :    9.8  (Lid)     Estimate:   £30-50     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'A.B. CORTIS, WORTHING'

Description:  A scarce small cold cream lid from this West Sussex seaside town. Great quality print and attractive layout

Era:  c1880-1900's

Diameter:    63mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Mint  Superb undamaged mint condition

Grade :    9.9       Estimate:   £30-50     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'T & F J TAYLOR, NEWPORT PAGNELL'

Description:  Another scarce cold cream lid this time from this Buckinghamshire town near Milton Keynes. Great quality print and attractive fancy border

** One of many lids (and other fabulous items) painstakingly collected over the past 40 years by Terry Jackson who sadly passed away a few months back. Most items to be spread over the next 3 auctions **

Era:  c1880-1900's

Diameter:    69mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Mint  Superb undamaged mint condition

Grade :    9.9       Estimate:   £30-50     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'BINGHAM'S, ETON'

Description:  An unusual oval lid with base from this Berkshire college town town. Good clear print and entwined initial in centre. What looks to be the original base too. Scarce

** One of many lids (and other fabulous items) painstakingly collected over the past 40 years by Terry Jackson who sadly passed away a few months back. Most items to be spread over the next 3 auctions **

Era:  c1880-1900's

Dimensions or lid:    Length: 85mm / Width:  54mm 

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  LID: Fair/Good  Just has a very small (3mm x 4mm) chip on the back rim edge and a larger (3mm x 2cm) long chip also on the back rim but on the inside edge. These have been filled/repaired to a very good standard and is otherwise excellent / BASE: Excellent With just some light rust crazing/lines in palces  

Grade :    6.5 (Lid)    Estimate:   £40-60     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'LIP SALVE'

Description:  An appealing small Lip Salve lid with a head and shoulders pictorial of an elegant lady in period dress. Comes with original base. Great quality print

Era:  c1890-1900's

Diameter:    46mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  LID: Mint  Superb undamaged condition (with just a small patch of light ust on the side wall) / BASE: Mint  Superb mint undamaged condition 

Grade :    9.8 (Lid)    Estimate:   £30-50     Reserve:     N/R

Pot Lid:   'JOHN DUNSTAN, STAMFORD'

Description:  A nice Cold Cream lid from this Lincolshire town. Comes with original base. Good strong print. Decorative border

Era:  c1890-1900's

Diameter:    78mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):   Good   Just a small (4mm x 5mm) old chip on the very back edge and some light rust crazing in places (that looks like it should come out with rust remover)  

Grade :    7.7    Estimate:   £30-50     Reserve:     N/R