Sold for A$140
James Atkinsons Bears Grease / (Bear in Chains) / 24 Old Bond Street / London / Price 2/6. (United Kingdom). Pot Lid. Bears Grease. Black print on white pot lid. No base. 62 mm diameter. 1860s
Very Good. (7.5). No base. Glazed over flat chip to bottom of flange from making, there is a little nick at the end of this through the glaze. 5 x 4 mm flake to inner flange rim, the bottom of the flange in this same spot has a minor flake of about 3 x 2 mm. Four little glaze flakes around the flange as well. Section underneath looks to be unglazed from making. Minor patch or two of very fine discolouration. A nice example of this early lid. Estimate: $75-100
