Triple Extracts For The Handkerchief
C.1870
See Catalogue Abrege (Left) No.30
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[equal in odour to the] Persian Otto
C.1901-1910
"Perfumers by Appointment to Her Late Majesty the Queen"
See Catalogue Abrege (right) No. 67
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Agua Amarella
Surrey Advertiser - 25th May, 1867
"Perfumers to Her Majesty"
"Perfumers to H.R.H. The Princess Of Wales"
Shaving
3.5 inches diameter
c.1855-1861
Prince Albert died in 1861
"Perfumers by Appointment To Her Majesty"
1855-1861 (dates given for S2)
"Perfumers by Appointment To Her Majesty"
This variant probably distributed from Regent Street premises.
"Perfumers by Appointment To Her Majesty"
must be post March 1866 (date of AP's acquisition)
(Dale says 1861-1865 - I think he is wrong.)
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Genuine Bear's Grease
"Her Majesty's Perfumers"
1860-1865
double thick border
?larger? size of B25
before 1865
thick border
?larger? size of B25
before 1865
2.75in/7cm diameter - thin border
medium size of B25
before 1865
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2.5in/6.5cm diameter - thin border
smaller size of B25 - see above
Contemporary with Ambrosial Shaving Cream - The Nobility
Omission of 'Three King Court' address may be due to smaller size - or perhaps date is post 1865 ?
2.5in/6.5cm diameter - fancy border
smaller size of B25 - see above
with border and scrollwork
Lid above is same size but has 'London and Paris' - is this due to a space restriction, or might this one be dated earlier, before a Paris branch was opened - investigate.
c.1860-1865
Interestingly John Gosnell and Patey Bears look to the left, whilst Price & Gosnell, Price and Napoleon Price Bears look to the right !
Cherry Blossom (from 1884)
10.5 x 14.0cm
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1884
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1889 (Eiffel tower erected) - ???? (perhaps 1898, because Ltd. not mentioned)
interesting because I think it is the first mention of Toilet Powder being sold in tins - "Boites de fer-blanc emaillees".
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Illustrated London News - April 7th, 1888
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from period scrap book
1889-90
1890-91
See "Through the Fragrant Years..." ( 2, 3, 4, 5 )
1894-95
1897-98
1898-99
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(carriage door missing - see better example below)
Cherry Blossom Eau De Toilette - French/Brussels (back)
post 1866 (mentions AP address) - pre 1898 (doesn't mention 'Ltd.')
"Perfumers & Fine Soap Makers By Appointment to H.R.H. The Princess of Wales"
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Cherry Blossom Eau De Toilette - French (back)
post 1866 (mentions AP address) - pre 1898 (doesn't mention 'Ltd.')
"Perfumers & Fine Soap Makers By Appointment to H.R.H. The Princess of Wales"
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post 1866 (mentions AP address) - pre 1898 (doesn't mention 'Ltd.')
"Perfumers & Fine Soap Makers By Appointment to H.R.H. The Princess of Wales"
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2.5 inches diameter
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
"Perfumers to Her Majesty The Queen"
c.f above
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
"Perfumers to Her Majesty Queen Alexandra"
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
American - The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine - October 1886
"By Special Appointment"
mentions "Silver Bottle" & H.R.H.Princess of Wales
Two instances attested in 1886
mentions "Silver Bottle"
(I think post 1884 - see here)
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
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1884-1998
1884 - Brand Launched
1898 - JG & Co. becomes Ltd.
"Triple Extract, No.15"
"By Special Appointment"
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1901-1910
1901/2 - Alexandra becomes Queen/is Crowned
1910 - Edward VII dies - Alexandra becomes Queen Mother
"By Appointment To Her Majesty Queen Alexandra"
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"By Special Appointment"
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"By Special Appointment"
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4.25(w) x 4.0(h) inches
post 1880 - pre 1898
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post 1880 - pre 1898
Large with "& Co."
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Large with "& Co." (pre 1898)
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Large with "& Co. Ltd." and Lewes Address (post 1939-1945)
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Medium with "& Co." (pre 1898)
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Small (sample) with "& Co." (pre 1898)
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"Perfumers to Her Majesty The Queen Alexandra"
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Some of the signs lettering looks Russian?
next door is number 28
Some of the signs lettering looks Russian?
1897
commemorating 50 years of Victoria's rule
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"Perfumers & Fine Soap Makers By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen"
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See Cream, Soap, Toilet Powder (1), Toilet Powder (2), Perfume, Solidified Brilliantine
Post 1898
"By Appointment To Her Majesty Queen Alexandra"
"Perfumers To Her Majesty The Queen"
See Cream, Soap, Toilet Powder, Perfume, Triple Extract
Post 1898
"By Appointment To Her Majesty Queen Alexandra"
"Perfumers To Her Majesty The Queen"
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Cherry Rose (from c.1904)
w/ Gosnell's (c.1900-1910?)
in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
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Cherry Tooth Paste (from 1853)
Peterson's Ladies National Magazine - Philadelphia - June 1875
Note misspelling - "BEAUTIFYIND"
Punch - May 18th 1878
"Perfumers to the Queen and H.R.H. the Princess of Wales"
"By Appointment To H.M. Queen Alexandra"
"By Appointment To Her Majesty Queen Alexandra"
apparently early version of [Dale T518]
3 inches diameter
pre June 1875 ? (see above 1875 advert WITHOUT full stop)
but see advert bottom right dated 1877 WITH full stop.
see also another advertisement dated 1852-1865 WITH full stop.
N.B. If anyone can help me with more information about the significance of the full-stop, I should be grateful to hear from them.
apparently early version of [Dale T518]
3 inches diameter
1870s-1890s (Dale)
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
(Modern Reproduction)
3 inches diameter
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3 inches diameter
1870s-1890s (Dale)
see Catalogue Abrege - no. 414 and
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
3 inches diameter
mainly 1880s (Dale)
presence of "extra moist" indicates post 1884
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
see Catalogue Abrege - no. 414 1/2 and
3 inches diameter
Perhaps a later version of the 'Bronze' (T518 - above) pots, introduced after the B&W "Extra Moist" variety.
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
3 inches diameter
stevesd1912@eBay says - "...an exact recreation of one of the most poignant passenger items yet recovered from the debris field of R.M.S. Titanic. The item is a toothpaste jar which was issued for use by First Class passengers onboard R.M.S. Titanic in her sumptuous staterooms and parlour suites. This reproduction of the original brand of "John Gosnell & Company's Cherry Toothpaste" jar is an exact likeness of the original artifact right down to the slight cracking on the surface of the jar's glaze to simulate years of age during the firing process. This item looks just like the vintage item that is priceless! The original item was recovered by the recovery teams of R.M.S. Titanic Inc. and can be seen in the popular book "Titanic, Legacy of the World's Greatest Ocean Liner." The jar measures 2" in height and 3 1/4" in diameter."
Appears to corroborate existance of lid above. However, uses '& Co.' form of company name, which ended in 1898, whereas Titanic sunk in 1912 - a 14 year hiatus. Could this be explained by late use of an earlier lid, or the 'recycling' of a pot over a period of years ? Maybe White Star had the pots refilled ?
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1.25 (w) x 0.5 (h) inches
c.1880 (Dale)
presence of "extra moist" indicates post 1884
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
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1.25 inches diameter
1880s (Dale)
presence of "extra moist" indicates post 1884
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
See Catalogue Abrege
1890s-1914 (Dale)
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
1890s-1914 (Dale)
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
3 inches diameter
1890s-1914 (Dale)
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
Although ostensibly an '& Co.' item, this label was used inside '& Co. Ltd.' pots. (I have seen two examples of this - I have not seen it used in '& Co.' pots - yet).
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1890s-1914 (Dale)
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
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3.5cm diameter
1890s (Dale)
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
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4 (w) x 3 (h) cms
A T533 (see above) transfer on wrong sized pot ? - although:
- T533 transfer looks smaller (I don't have a pot to compare)
- 'John Gosnell & Co. Ltd.' lettering seems hollow on this lid, but not on T533
Note also:
- Two grooves in rim of base (2 and 8 O'Clock)
- Mark on base (maybe says "1/4") at 9 O'Clock (hard to see in photo)
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19 (w) x 7.5 (h) inches
Contained equivalent of 300 standard size pots - sold for GBP20. !
Two Bronze/Green known (One at Coddswallop Trust, Other now at Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising)
First lid found at original Pratt factory site in late 1970s, confirming that they were Prattware.
Rumours of a B&W one coming to light...
Look in this Shop Window and over the shoulder of this Japanese Gentleman.
Trying to acquire photos...
portrait "appears to be the Prince of Wales"
NOT John Gosnell & Co. - still working on whether there is a family connection...
I would be very grateful to hear from anyone who can tell me anything more about 'Gosnell Bros.'
3 inches diameter
portrait "appears to be the Prince of Wales"
NOT John Gosnell & Co. - still working on whether there is a family connection...
Cold Creams
6.5cms diameter
"Perfumers to Her Majesty"
"Her Majesty" indicates Victoria - post 1837
presence of "Three King Court" indicates pre 1865
6.8cms diameter
"Perfumers to Her Majesty"
"Her Majesty" indicates Victoria - post 1837
presence of "Three King Court" indicates pre 1865
See Catalogue Abrege, no. 341
6.8cms diameter
"Perfumers to Her Majesty"
absence of "Three King Court" MAY indicate post 1865
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
6.8cms diameter
1898-1901
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
"Perfumers to H.R.H The Princess Of Wales"
Alexandra, Princess of Wales, becomes Queen 22 January, 1901
7cms diameter
22 Jan 1901 - 6th May 1910 (Alexandra's Reign)
"Perfumers to Her Majesty Queen Alexandra"
Note transfer glitch - caused because transfer is flat and pot domed
(no.341 - see 1912 Catalogue)
1912
"Perfumers to Her Majesty The Queen"
6cms diameter
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
Pommade Hongroise (Moustache wax)
1863-1898
1863 - Alexandra becomes Princess of Wales, Grants Royal Appointment
1898 - JG & Co becomes Ltd.
"Perfumers by appointment to Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales"
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1901/2-1910 (became Queen Mother in 1910)
"Perfumers By Appointment To Her Majesty Queen Alexandra" (ruled 1901-1925)
Misc B&W Pots
1912
"Parfumeurs de Sa Majeste la Reine Alexandra"
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JOHN GOSNELL & CO
LONDON
PERFUMERS TO HER MAJESTY
DR. BABINGTONS PURIFIED MARROW POMATUM
FOR NURSERY USE
(3.25 ins diam., blue transfer)
Polychrome Pots
Earlier variant - 'blue trousers and red sleeve'
More pronounced doming than later variants.
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triton247@ebay says: "...dating to around late 1850's through to 1860's. This is directly based on a painting The Beggar Boys by B.E. Murillo. He was a famous Spanish artist during the 17th Century and provided future inspiration to some of the great names in the 18th and 19th centuries, such as Sir Joshua Reynolds and John Constable. One of his specialities was ragged beggar boys and beggar girls, hence the composition and title of this painting and pot lid....Manufactured by F & R Pratt, Fenton, Staffordshire."
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4.25(w) x 4.0(h) inches
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
If three marks on base are from firing stand then pre 1863 [Mortimer p23]
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"This pot is slightly, fractionally smaller than peasant boys, which I have also - dimensions are - 3 and threequarters high with lid on, the pot is a whisker over 3 and a half inches across to the midsection, not including the flaring of the base"
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(with base borrowed from "Girl With Grapes" above)
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(Placeholder)
(Placeholder)
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(Placeholder)
I have heard a rumour that this lid may appear with the company name stamped on the side of the base in a 'Shield Motif'. I'm investigating...
(Placeholder)
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(Placeholder)
Copied from original by Dutch painter Nicholas Bergham.
(Placeholder)
(Placeholder)
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(Placeholder)
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C1850-1860
NOT produced in tall, domed, marbled variety (as far as I know)
(claimed as 'Gosnell', but unsubstantiated - can anyone help?)
Devon Violet
"Perfumers By Appointment to Her Late Majesty The Queen"
Queen is either Victoria (ob. 1901), or Alexandra (ob.1925).
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Essence Aux Fleurs
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Famora (from 1898)
The Sphere - 1900 (w/ Gosnell's)
Black and White Budget - August 25, 1900 - (w/ Gosnell's)
American - April 1899 - (w/ Gosnell's)
Block of six large advertising stamps
w/ Gosnell's - c. 1900-1910 ?
1x large, 3x small advertising stamps - assorted colours
w/ Gosnell's - c. 1900-1910 ?
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8 x 8 x 4 cm.
Note - John Gosnell's - w/o Co. !
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1909
- Famora
- Cherry Rose
- Cherry Blossom
- Jewel Of Asia
1914
"Perfumers & Fine Soap Makers - By Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Alexandra"
- Cherry Blossom
- Famora
- Jewel Of Asia
- Cherry Rose
- Society Eau De Cologne
- Real Old English Lavender Water
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Floral
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
c.1920 (Encyclopaedia of Perfume)
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Florattar
in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
Fragrant
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
c.1920 (Encyclopaedia of Perfume)
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Jasmine
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
Jewel Of Asia (from 1907)
1812
"Perfumers and Fine Soap Makers"
"By Appointment to H.M.Queen Alexandra"
- Society Eau De Cologne
- Jewel Of Asia
- Cherry Rose
- Cherry Blossom
1907-1910
Brand launched in 1907
Queen Alexandra became Queen Mother 6th May 1910
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in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
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in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
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Johnstone's Soap
Johnstone's Windsor Soap
Probably 1832-1834
With label (below) overlaid and removed - this may suggest a date of 1832-134, as 'Price & Gosnell' morphed into 'John Gosnell & Co.' - interesting...
'His Majesty' might be George III (1760-1820), George IV (1820-1830) or William IV (1830-1837).
Note: something written in pencil at 10 O'Clock - possibly '18/5 .. D V 3' or '18/S .. D V 3'
Note: 'Successors' and 'Embossers' spelt with an 'fs' - can these help with date?
Note similar crest in use on this 'Price & Gosnell' Court Plaster label.
Name of Embosser - Whiting - prominent on label.
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Probably 1832-1834
Looks as is it was created to be stuck over earlier 'Price & Gosnell' appellation, on death of JG senior and JG junior's creation of 'John Gosnell & Co.'.
Came from same album as two above labels, most probably from same bar of soap...
Probably 1832-1834
Note that 'Prepared by...' box looks like a later, rushed (strange 'I.' for 'J.' typo) addition to label (I have mocked up a copy without this possible addition - perhaps packaging had to be changed rapidly upon company change over...)
Note identical background pattern in this 'Price & Gosnell' Court Plaster label.
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1834-1837 ("His Majesty" is William IV)
Name of Embosser - Whiting - demoted to subscript.
1834-1837 ("His Majesty" is William IV)
Name of Embosser - Whiting - demoted to subscript.
7.5x11.7cms
1840-1861 (Albert marries Victoria - Albert Dies)
This is the only mention of "13, Rumford Place" address of which I am aware (might help with dating).
Possibly towards beginning of these dates - as 'Price & Gosnell' is still being mentioned.
Name of Embosser - perhaps Whiting ? - ommitted.
'Carte Porcelaine' (prepared with white lead oxide)
Found in album with other items dating between 1835-1865 ('Carte Porcelaine' typical in Belgium over this period)
8th January 1794
Only available patent that fits dates. Note mention of Lombard St. See Price & Gosnell Advert
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with "& Co." and Upper Thames St. address
between 1866 & 1898
See Catalogue Abrege No.500
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Toilet and Nursery Powder
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
Oriental
Seller said 1924
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Society Belle
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Society Eau De Cologne (from 1907)
seller said - 1930s
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Real Old English Lavender Water
Sublime
w/ Gosnell's so c.1900-1910?
in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
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The Patent Trichosaron (1852-1885)
6th November 1852
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Surrey Advertiser - 25th May, 1867
See also: Advertisement (Back)
After sale of Brush Business to G.B.Kent (1885)
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between 1852 - 1885
Plaques are Prattware [Mortimer 637]
See Catalogue Abrege
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See Trichosaron Patent Diagram
See Catalogue Abrege
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21 December, 1864 & 16th October, 1865
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.Surrey Advertiser - 25th May, 1867
Bottles
8.5"/21.5cm high
3 pannelled sides, 1 plain.
Base stamped with "63.33".
possibly some family connection - none found as yet
Dug in New Zealand
I would be very greatful to hear from anyone who can tell me anything more about this bottle.
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6"/15cm high
Dug in Christchurch, New Zealand
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4"/10cm high
Dug from rubbish pit dated 1870s-1880s, Merivale, Christchurch, NZ
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6 1/8"/15.5cm high
Dug from rubbish pit dated 1870s-1880s, Merivale, Christchurch, NZ
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4 3/4"/12cm high
Dug in Australia/New Zealand - Can't remember
6 3/4"/17cm high
Dug in UK
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2 1/2"/6cm high
post 1898
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Post Cards
Misc
March 1869
- Cherry Tooth Paste
- Toilet and Nursery Powder (Red Bull Wharf)
14.5 x 28 cms
1852-1865
1852 - Trichosaron patented.
1865 - Three King Court address burnt down.
- Cherry Tooth Paste
- Essence Bouquet
- Amandine
- Highly Perfumed Toilet and Nursery Powder
- Genuine Bear's Grease
- Moelline
- Pommade De Macassar
- Golden Oil
- The Patent Trichosaron
Search down for mentions of "Gosnell" in The Art Of Perfumery. If "Amandine" is the Almond Soap mentioned, then this might date the advert between 1852-1855...
Note mention of Tooth Paste being sold in 'pots' and the representation of the pot being the 'early' variety with the 'full stop'.
Since Trichosaron is described as the 'Last And Greatest Addition' (Patented in 1852), Cherry Tooth Paste (from 1853?) is mentioned and many of the other products are seldom documented ones (therefore older), I think that this must be dated closely to 1853.
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Cape Argus - 12 April 1859
- Jockey Club Perfume
- Essence Bouquet
- Bride's Bouquet
- Frangipanni
- Love Charm
- Royal Yacht Club
- Queen Victoria's Bouquet
- Opera Bouquet
- Fountain Perfumes for the Ballroom
- Cherry Tooth Paste
- Ambrosial Shaving Cream
- Golden Oil
- Moelline
- Instantaneous Hair Dye
- Extra Scented Violet Powder for the Toilet and Nursery
- Trichosaron Hair Brushes
- Dentists Tooth Brushes
- Toilet Soaps
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1883
- Aromatic Eau De Cologne
- Lavender Water
5x6.5cm
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
'Carte Porcelaine' (prepared with white lead oxide)
Found in album with other items dating between 1835-1865 ('Carte Porcelaine' typical in Belgium over this period)
11 November, 1886
1873
- Finest Triple Extract Of...
- Finest Triple Bouquet Of Kiss Me Quietly
- Cherry Tooth Paste
- Eau De Cologne
- Violet Vinegar
- Florida Water
- Agua Amarella
- Real Old Brown Windsor
- La Noblesse (Soap)
- Lettuce (Soap)
- Superior Hair, Tooth & Nail Brushes
- and more...
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presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
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presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
dated 1876
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dated 1842
Graphical Theatre Programme
17 January 1878
13 April 1881
4 March 1878
3 May 1878
15 November 1877
28 April 1877
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13 November 1876
7 July 1877
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25 August 1876
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18 November 1876
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between 1866 (mentions AP) - 1885 (mentions brushes)
Product Listings
between 1866 (mentions AP address) - 1886 (mentions brushes)
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1884-1885
1884 - mentions "Extra Moist" Cherry Tooth Paste (last page)
1885 - Brush business sold to G.B.Kent (see brush section towards end)
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some time between 1901 and 1908
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1908-1909
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1911
King George V and Queen Mary's Coronation on 22nd June, 1911
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1911
King George V and Queen Mary's Coronation on 22nd June, 1911
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1912
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