Sold for A$1,400
Imported by Price & Co 28 Lombard St / Genuine Bear's Grease / Extra Perfumed with / Otto of Roses / Price 2s. 6d. / Per Pot / (Bear with ribbon) / Price & Cos Bears Grease for strengthening & beautifying / The Hair / and for promoting its growth / 28 Lombard Street London / Perfumers to the Royal Family. Base it was found with impressed : Price & Co / 7/1/2. Pot Lid Bear's Grease Black & White, flat lid. 69 mm diameter. 69 mm diameter. 1860s
Excellent. Face is lovely with some light crazing and a small manufacturing mark (1 x 1 mm) below the & and a similar mark between the DO of London. Flange and underside show some stains. Around the flange are a series of chips, the two main ones are 24 x 4 mm and 11 x 5 mm. Comes with a Price & Co impressed base that is stained, crazed and has some chips. Grading for Lid only. Very nice example of a rare Bear's Grease lid. Grade: 8 Estimate: $1250 - 1500
