Antique, Western Australian, Ca 1905 " Lighthouse " Medicinal Jar Pot Lid
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:406676 | Modified Item: No |
| Color: Burgundy transfer print on white ceramic backgroun | Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia |
| Volume: 1/2 oz |
You are bidding on an antique, ORIGINAL, Western Australian medicinal jar or "pot lid" used externally for the cure of corns! As you can see, this jar was produced for one Alex Trouchet, an early Western Australian pioneer. The lid is noted for it's bold trademark symbol of a lighthouse. This jar (empty) dates to ca 1905. It is a small, under-glaze transferred piece which measures about 2" in diameter and stands 1 1/8" tall when the lid is in place on top of the base section.Condition:... For full condition reportplease see "Item specifics/Seller notes" above and check out all thepics as they form an important part of the overall description.FOR VIEWERS WHO MAY NOT BE FAMILIAR WITH THESEDELIGHTFUL LITTLE LIDDED JARS....THEY WERE USED BETWEEN APPROX. 1840-1920 TOMARKET VARIOUS PRODUCTS WHICH CAME IN A PASTE FORM. AFTER WWI THEY BECAMEOBSOLETE AS MORE MODERN AND ECONOMICAL FORMS OF PACKAGING REPLACEDTHEM. THE RECOVERY AND COLLECTING OF THESE OLD PIECES HASBECOME A POPULAR, WORLD-WIDE HOBBY, AND A QUAINT REMINDER OF A BYGONE ERA. BE ASSURED, YOU ARE BIDDING ON A GENUINE ANDAUTHENTIC PERIOD PIECE.ALL CALIFORNIA BUYERS (ONLY CALIFORNIANS!)ARE REQUIRED TO PAY THE CALIFORNIAN STATE TAX. SORRY, IT IS THE LAW!Overseas buyers are welcome. Payment, whether domestic orInternational, is expected within 3 days, and if there isany hitch, please communicate and we can work something out....otherwise sellerreserves the right to relist the item in the event of non-payment withinthe stipulated period. Thanks for viewing my auction and I wish you success inthe bidding. Lord bless.
