Pot Lid:   'JULES HAUEL, PHILADELPHIA'

Description:  An appealing pink print 'Rose Vegetable Tooth Paste' pot lid from this large city in Pennsylvania. Very appealing large decorative border. Scarce

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Era:  c1880-1890's

Diameter:   70mm 

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Excellent   Superb overall condition with just a couple of totally insignificant fleabites on the back rim edge and the odd light superficial scratch/light crazing on the face which do nothing to detract (a tiny grey spot also on the face is in the glaze and totally in-manufacture)

Grade:  9.2        Estimate:   £60-80        Reserve:   N/R

Pot Lid:      'SHARP BROS, LONDON'

Description:  One of several appealing coloured monochrome lids in this sale, this time a lovely example of a Sharp's lid variation in sepia print and featuring a mosque and palm trees etc. Eye catching design. Good print for one of these and not so often seen in such great condition

Era:   c1880-1890's

Diameter:    67mm 

Condition (please see detailed photos):   Excellent   Great condition with just the odd tiny light glaze rub on the outer rim and some overall glaze crazing/ glaze-lines (mainly on the underside) which may even come out if so desired

Grade:  9.2       Estimate:   £100-150       Reserve:   N/R

Pot Lid:   'SANDRINGHAM'

Description:  An appealing floral 'Cold Cream' lid from this popular company. Excellent quality green underglaze print. Stylised floral design. Fancy geometric border. 

Era:  c1890-1900's

Diameter:   78mm 

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Excellent    Superb overall condition with just the tiniest (3mm) hairline bruise on the back rim edge (hardly worth mentioning) and a similarly insignificant very small patch of faint pink stain on the side wall and is otherwise excellent with just some very minor light crazing and glaze-runs but nothing at all to detract

Grade:    9.6       Estimate:   £60-80        Reserve:   N/R

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Pot Lid:   'J.S. FRY & SONS, BRISTOL''

Description:  A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire this quite outstanding and immensely impressive large coloured pot lid made by the world renowned Pratt company in Staffordshire and advertising Fry's 'Superior Chocolate Paste'. Exquisitely detailed pictorial of an early galleon at anchor in Napirima Bay in Trinidad (with San Fernando Hill in the background and the cocoa bean settlement of San Fernando just below). Superb vibrant colours. Exceptional quality print (far more crisp and detailed than the photos would suggest, if you'd like us to send you high definition images don't hesitate to ask). Has usual Staffordshire alignment dots at 3 and 9 o'clock. Outstanding lid in every way, and you may never see one for sale again as they are extremely rare, avidly chased and often referred to as the ultimate coloured lid. Don't miss it! 

Provenance: - From the fabulous Trevor King collection. One of the very best and most extensive collections of both multicoloured and B&W pot lids in the world (which we have been asked to disperse over several sales)

Rated as 'RRRR' and valued at £1500-2000 in Mortimer book (page 65)

J. S. Fry & Sons - A British chocolate company owned by Joseph Storrs Fry and his family and established in Bristol in the 18th century.

Era:  c1850-70's

Diameter:    125mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Very good/Excellent   Is in great overall condition with just a small (4mm x 5mm) shallow chip/flake on the edge of the back rim and the odd totally insignificant tiny fleabite on the inside of the back rim and is otherwise mint (nb another chip near the one mentioned above is totally glazed over and in-manufacture)

Grade:  9.0         Estimate: £1k-1.5k+      Reserve:  N/R

Pot Lid:  'BENTINCK'S'

Description:  A very attractive blue print pot lid from this West Sussex proprietor (see below) featuring a detailed horse's head near the top, a pair of horse's legs below and you can just make out a couple of small animal heads in front and behind the word 'Celladema' in the centre. Fancy border. Decent quality print. Carries the magic 'cure' word. Scarce

Harry Bentinck Budd - East Grinstead

Era:  c1890's

Diameter:    77mm  

Condition (please see detailed photo's):   Very good   Great overall condition with just a very small (2mm x 3mm) flake/chip on the edge of the back rim and a totally insignificant tiny (1-2mm) light glaze-rub on the underside of the outer rim (barely noticeable and hardly worth mentioning) and is otherwise mint

Grade:  8.9     Estimate:   £150-200        Reserve:    N/R

Pot Lid:   'J. GROSSMITH, LONDON'

Description:  A particularly early and exceptionally rare coloured pot lid from this famous London perfumer believed manufactured by Ridgway in Cauldon in Staffordshire (see below). Two distinctive tiny circles at 3 and 9 o'clock being on the face edge, beyond the double line border. Superb detailed print of Jenny Lind (a very famous singer of the period born in Stockholm) within a very detailed garland of flowers. Another very rare opportunity

Provenance: - From the fabulous Trevor King collection. One of the very best and most extensive collections of both multicoloured and B&W pot lids in the world (which we have been asked to disperse over several sales)

Rated as 'RRRR' and a value of £1200-1500 in Mortimer's coloured pot lid book (page 97)

Provenance:  From a very large collection of coloured pot lids

Era:  c1838+ (from when they were at the Newgate Street address)

Diameter:    78mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Good  Has an ultra-fine hairline on the side wall that only just creeps onto the face (by around 12mm and between 3 and 4 o'clock and which is just visible on the back too) plus has a small 2-3mm fleabite flake on the back rim where the hairline passes through. There's a historic smallish (3mm x 9mm) chip off the back rim (mostly on the inside and not seen on display) and a smaller insignificant ultra-fine hairline that looks to be in manufacture as the tiny flake on it is fully glazed over (this is nigh on impossible to spot to the naked eye) and a couple of historic fleabite flakes on the inside of the back rim (barely worth mentioning) and is otherwise excellent with just the odd area of subtle crazing and light wear but nothing at all untoward   

Grade:  7.9      Estimate:   £300-500+      Reserve:  N/R

Pot Lid:   'J.S. HIGGINS, KENSINGTON, LONDON'

Description:  Another early and rare coloured pot lid, this  time a 'Celebrated Bandoline Pomade' from this Kensington perfumer and manufactured by the pratt factory in Staffordshire. Usual tiny circles at 3 and 9 o'clock on the face edge (although the latter being quite indistinct). Superbly detailed coloured flowers around border, all underglaze. 3 unusual very small blue printed markings on underside. Very appealing design. Another very rare opportunity!

Rated as 'RRRR' in Mortimer's coloured pot lid book (page 169)

Provenance: - From the fabulous Trevor King collection. One of the very best and most extensive collections of both multicoloured and B&W pot lids in the world (which we have been asked to disperse over several sales)

Era:  c1850-70's 

Diameter:    84mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Excellent  In great overall condition with just a very small (13mm across) and totally insignificant hairline bruise on the very back of the rim (not seen at all on display) and is otherwise mint   

Grade:  9.5      Estimate:   £400-600+      Reserve:  N/R

Pot Lid:   'JOHN GOSNELL & CO, LONDON' 

Description:  A very appealing early blue print bears grease lid featuring a standing bear from this famous chemist in Lombard Street, London. The double line border variant (with beading within). Decent print. (see lot #13 for London & Paris variant)

Era:  c1860-70's

Diameter:  70mm 

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Very good   Just has a small (2mm x 15mm) old hairline bruise on the back rim/edge and some staining mainly on the underside and part of the side (likely from the actual bears grease itself) and a very subtle mark on the face which could also be a light stain

Grade:  8.8      Estimate:   £150-200        Reserve:   N/R

Pot Lid:     'PRICE & CO, LONDON'

Description:  A fabulously attractive early red print 'Pomatum' pot lid from this well documeted perfumer in London. This being the scarce 'Montpelier House' variant. Bold crown pictorial below centre with 'VR' (Victoria Regina) initials either side. Plenty of scrolls and flourishes associated with early lids. Dark print. You'll struggle to find a better all round example! 

Era:    c1860-1870's

Diameter:    66mm  

Condition (please see detailed photo's):   Excellent   Great undamaged condition with just a very small patch of totally insignificant light glaze crazing in one small area on the side (hardly worth mentioning) and the odd very minor fleabite on the back edge is fully glazed over so in-manufacture

Grade:  9.6      Estimate:   £250-300       Reserve:    N/R

Pot Lid:   'THORNE, LAMBETH'

Description:  An extraordinarily rare 'Inimitable Potted Bloater Anchovy & Preserved Meats' large multicoloured pot lid from this retailer in Lambeth, London and featuring the Royal Coat of Arms in full colour below the three flags of the allied armies during the Crimean war. Has 4 distinctive tiny circles at 3 and 9 o'clock being on the face edge (either side of the outer border) indicating it was manaufactured in the Pratt factory in Staffordshire. Very attractive overall design. Yellow border. Excellent quality underglaze print. Another exceptionally rare offering!

This is the actual lid photographed on page 401 of the pot lid book

Provenance: - From the fabulous Trevor King collection. One of the very best and most extensive collections of both multicoloured and B&W pot lids in the world (which we have been asked to disperse over several sales)

Diameter: 106mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Very good  Just has three very small (2-3mm) historic flakes grouped closely together on the back rim (together with the odd totally insignificant pinhead fleabite, also on the back rim) and the odd tiny glaze-rub on the top rim edge (around 10-11 o'clock on the outer lined border) and a tiny (1mm) pinhole on the side wall (that doesn't go all the way through) and the odd minor stain, but nothing at all untoward and certainly nothing at all to detract when on display 

Grade:  8.3      Estimate:   £600-800+      Reserve:  N/R

Pot Lid:   'MILLER, NEPHEW & CO, MANCHESTER'

Description:  Another rare offering, this time a Manchester lid for 'Miller's Royal Alexandra Pomade' and featuring Princess Alexandra with the Prince of Wales (who later became Prince Edward VII). Has two distinctive tiny circles at 3 and 9 o'clock on the face edge (outside the gold band) indicating it was manufactured in the Pratt factory in Staffordshire. Fabulous overall design with the royal coat of arms above the Prince of Wales and two cherubs with a crown above Alexandra. Retains most of original thick gold band. Excellent quality underglaze print. Rarely seen for sale (if at all!)

Miller, Nephew & Co, 91 Picadilly, Manchester - listed in Slater's 1863 directory for Manchester. Likely produced to commemorate the wedding of Albert Edward and Princess Alexandra in the same year

This is the actual lid photographed on page 429 of the pot lid book

Provenance:  From the fabulous Trevor King collection. One of the very best and most extensive collections of both multicoloured and B&W pot lids in the world (which we have been asked to disperse over several sales)

Era:  c1863+

Diameter:  96mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Excellent/Mint   Superb undamaged condition (just has a glaze-line on the underside which doesn't go all the way through and is more likely in manufacture anyway and in no way detracts)

Grade:  9.8      Estimate:   £600-800+      Reserve:  N/R

Pot Lid:   'THE QUEEN'S OWN'

Description:  A very appealing cherry tooth paste lid in red underglaze print from this 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. Particularly good print

Era:  c1880-1890's

Diameter:    63mm

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Excellent  Superb condition with just a totally insignificant small (2-3mm) shallow flake on the very back of the rim and a equally insignificant tiny (5mm) ultra-fine hairline, also on the back rim (barely visible and hardly worth mentioning) and is otherwise mint

Grade:   9.5      Estimate:   £100-120      Reserve:   N/R

Pot Lid:  'JOHN GOSNELL, LONDON & PARIS'

Description:  Another blue bears grease pot lid, but this time from these two large capital cities. Fabulous quality print (the bear being superbly detailed). The double line border variant (with beading within). You'll struggle to pick up a better all round example!

Era:  c1860-1880's

Pot Lid:   'X. BAZIN, PHILADELPHIA'

Description:  A very attractive purple print 'Ambrosial Shaving Cream' pot lid from this large city in Pennsylvania. Fabulous and iconic American Eagle pictorial in centre holding 'Premium Perfumery' banner in beak. Excellent strong print. Double line border. Scarce and desirable

Era:  c1870-1890's

Diameter:   80mm 

Condition (please see detailed photo's):  Excellent   Superb condition with just totally insignificant small (9mm) hairline bruise on the very back rim (barely noticeable and hardly worth mentioning) and two tiny pinhead fleabite flakes on the very back rim edge and nothing to detract in any way) and is otherwise mint 

Grade:  9.5       Estimate:   £150-200      Reserve:   N/R

Pot Lid:   'ANCHOVY PASTE'

Description:  This very eye catching and early pot lid comes in a lovely blue glaze and features a stylised coat of arms. Lovely layout incorporating a very decorative border and the usual scrolls and flourishes associated with early lids

Thought to be from 'Snelling & Co' (Leadenhall Street, London)

Provenance:  From the fabulous Trevor King collection. One of the very best and most extensive collections of both multicoloured and B&W pot lids in the world (which we have been asked to disperse over several sales)