Woods Areca Nut Toothpaste Antique Ceramic Apothecary Jar pre-columbian mexican it feels timely and poignant--communicating

it feels timely and poignant--communicating the directive to keep a distance

Otherwise scattered stains and aging

Stamped "Fat Boy England" and "Avon ware"on its bottom

with whimsy-type elements showing the prowess of their makers

3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 7/8" tall and in great vintage condition

Woods Areca Nut Toothpaste Antique Ceramic Apothecary Jar pre-columbian mexican it feels timely and poignant--communicatingWhen I travel to foreign countries, I often buy lotions and potions just for the great packaging, and most definitely if I found toothpaste being sold in a great looking ceramic jar I would most certainly scoop it right up as someone else did with this at more than 100 years ago. From what I've learned, the W. Woods apothecary in Plymouth, England produced this toothpaste from 1860 until 1910, and there are enough of these jars out there that I think