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This listing is for one (1) Burgess’s Anchovy Paste Lidded Pot. Anchovy paste became very popular in Britain during the Victorian period. It was commonly spread on toast or biscuits and also used in savory cooking. Products like this were often sold in small ceramic or stoneware jars with printed lids.
The lid shows the wording:
“Burgess’s Genuine Anchovy Paste for Toast Biscuit &c.”
The decorative emblem in the center resembles the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom, featuring the lion and unicorn and the motto “Dieu et mon droit,” which means “God and my right.”
Measures approx. 3 1/4” diameter x 1 1/2” tall.
The lid and base are both in good condition. The lid is free of chips and cracks, with some minor fade on the transfer. The base has a few minor chips on the top rim. Please view the images for your best description of this pot.
This is an authentic antique advertising pot sourced during my recent buying trip to England. I have been sourcing these wonderful antique pots for over 12 years from friends who are actually digging them up in ancient rubbish sites all over England. I purchased my first antique Advertising pot when my husband and I had the wonderful opportunity to live in England in the 1980’s. Our daughter was born there and we enjoyed living in England so much we often went back to visit after returning to the US.
Interestingly, this same daughter’s husbands job moved them to London were we have enjoyed visiting our grandchildren and antiquing.
On our many visits we have became friends with many of the “diggers” excavating the ancient dumpsites all over the UK and now source thousands of pots from them every year. I still love the charm they add to every room they are placed in.
Please study all images as they are the best representation of the actual item you will receive. These are scarce and getting harder and harder to source.
Returns are not excepted on these rare authentic pieces but please contact if you have any questions.
To see more of these charming pots please visit my website: RedeemedVintage.com
