Agua Amarella
Surrey Advertiser - 25th May, 1867
"Perfumers to Her Majesty"
"Perfumers to H.R.H. The Princess Of Wales" (Alexandra)
Cherry Blossom (from 1884)
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10.5 x 14.0cm
Mention of Marie Roze as "Manon" dates this to around 1884.
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1884
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Around 1889 - when the Eiffel Tower was erected.
Mentions Silver Bottle (C1886), Gosnell vs. Durrant (1887), Brussels Exposition (1888),...
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"
H.R.H. The Princess of Wales must be Alexandra (PoW 1863-1902)
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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"
H.R.H. The Princess of Wales must be Alexandra (PoW 1863-1902)
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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"
H.R.H. The Princess of Wales must be Alexandra (PoW 1863-1902)
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2.5 inches diameter
in production in 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
"Perfumers to Her Majesty The Queen"
This lid probably used whilst Alexandra was Queen (1902-1911)
2.5 inches diameter
c.f above
"Perfumers to Her Majesty Queen Alexandra"
This lid probably used whilst Alexandra was Queen Mother (1911-1925)
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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 (Alexandra)
Two instances attested in 1886
mentions "Silver Bottle" - so probably around 1886
(I think post 1884 - see here)
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
By Special Appointment - Registered No.58573 - Triple Extract
Prepared By John Gosnell - London & Paris
The puzzle is to slip the beads from one loop to the other
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probably 1911-1925 (whilst Alexandra was Queen Mother)
"Triple Extract, No.59225"
"By Appointment To Her Majesty Queen Alexandra"
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probably 1911-1925 (whilst Alexandra was Queen Mother)
"Triple Extract, No.59225"
"By Appointment To Her Majesty Queen Alexandra"
See Catalogue Espanol - No.15
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1884-1898
1884 - Brand Launched
1898 - JG & Co. becomes Ltd.
"Triple Extract"
"By Special Appointment" - "Registered No.38373"
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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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(one more known in U.S.)
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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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Point of Sale display
12 tins
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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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See Soap Branding Patent
c.f. Catalogue Espanol - No.581
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See Soap Branding Patent
c.f. Catalogue Espanol - No.581
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Cherry Rose (from c.1904)
w/ Gosnell's (c.1900-1910?)
See Catalogue Espanol - No.862
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
3 inches diameter
1870s-1890s (Dale)
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
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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 earlier reproduction ? - this is the only one I have ever seen.
Perhaps a later version of the 'Bronze' (T518 - above) pots, introduced after the B&W "Extra Moist" variety.
absence of Ltd. might indicate pre 1898 (if not a repro)
3 inches diameter
These were made for the Titanic Exhibition. An orginal was raised from the Titanic's debris field. It 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
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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
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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, the lid labels seem to have been used inside '& Co. Ltd.' pots. (I have seen three examples of this - I have not seen it used in '& Co.' pots - yet).
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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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Portmeiron - NOT John Gosnell & Co.
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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...
See here
Cold Creams
6.5cms diameter
"Perfumers to His Majesty" - "Three King Court"
"His Majesty" must be William IV (1830-1837)
"Late Price & Gosnell" indicates post 1832
Maybe sold from Regent Street address as this is most prominent
6.5cms diameter
"Perfumers to Her Majesty" - "Three King Court"
"Her Majesty" indicates Victoria - post 1837
presence of "Three King Court" indicates pre 1865
6.8cms diameter
"Perfumers to Her Majesty" - "Three King Court"
"Her Majesty" indicates Victoria - post 1837
presence of "Three King Court" indicates pre 1865
6.8cms diameter
"Perfumers to Her Majesty" - "London and Paris"
absence of "Three King Court" MAY indicate post 1865
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
See Catalogue Abrege - No.341
6.8cms diameter
1898-1901
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
"Perfumers to H.R.H The Princess Of Wales" - "London and Paris"
Alexandra, Princess of Wales, becomes Queen 22 January, 1901
7cms diameter
1902-1911 (Alexandra was Edward VII's Queen)
"Perfumers to Her Majesty The Queen" - "London and Paris"
See Catalogue Espanol (1901-1908) - No.341
See 1912 Catalogue - No.341 (Mary was Queen in 1912 - perhaps the Spanish branch was a little behind ?)
7cms diameter
6th May 1910 - 20th Nov 1925 (Alexandra was Queen Mother)
"Perfumers to Her Majesty Queen Alexandra" - "London and Paris"
Note transfer glitch - caused because transfer is flat and pot domed
"London" 6cms diameter
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
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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"Perfumers By Appointment to Her Late Majesty The Queen"
To Commemorate the 1953 coronation of Elizabeth II
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Essence Aux Fleurs
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Ess[ence] Bouquet
Famora (from 1898)
The Sphere - 1900
Black & White - Christmas 1900
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.
See Catalogue Espanol - 365
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5 x 1 1/2 x 7/8
See Catalogue Espanol - 365
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8 x 8 x 4 cm.
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Note - John Gosnell's - w/o Co. !
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Note - John Gosnell's - w/o Co. !
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1909
1914
"Perfumers & Fine Soap Makers - By Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Alexandra"
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Favorite
See Catalogue Espanol - No.95
In production by 1901-1908 (Catalogue date)
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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 (Middle Left)
See Catalogue Espanol - No.99
in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas (Middle Left)
See Catalogue Espanol - No.99
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Forget Me Not
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Fragrant
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas (Top Right)
See Catalogue Espanol - No.85
c.1920 (Encyclopaedia of Perfume)
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presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas (Top Right)
See Catalogue Espanol - No.85
c.1920 (Encyclopaedia of Perfume)
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Genuine Bear's Grease
"Her Majesty's Perfumers"
1860-1865
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3.5in/89mm diameter - largest size of B25
double ornate border
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3in/78mm diameter - larger size of B25
single ornate border
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2.75in/68mm diameter - medium size of B25
3 line border
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2.5in/63mm - small size of B25
2 line (1 thin, 1 thicker dotted) border
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Genuine Bears Grease - imported by John Gosnell & Co. - Successors to Price & Gosnell - London
2.25in/57mm diameter - smallest size (of B25 - see above)
scrollwork and fancy border
c.1860-1865
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2.75in/70mm diameter
3 line border
Found with Ambrosial Shaving Cream - The Nobility
Replacement of 'Three King Court' with 'London & Paris - perhaps date is post 1865 - when did Paris branch open ?
2.75in/69mm diameter
3 line border
Found with Ambrosial Shaving Cream - The Nobility
Worried that I have been stiffed with a fake here - or maybe just a bad print chucked deliberately...
Replacement of 'Three King Court' with 'London & Paris - perhaps date is post 1865 - when did Paris branch open ?
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Interestingly John Gosnell and Patey Bears look to the left, whilst Price & Gosnell, Price and Napoleon Price Bears look to the right !
Graphic Theatrical 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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1878 (P.A.Augustin)
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between 1866 (mentions AP) - 1885 (mentions brushes)
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"
in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
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in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
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1907-1910
Brand launched in 1907
Queen Alexandra became Queen Mother 6th May 1910
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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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Misc B&W Pots
1912
"Parfumeurs de Sa Majeste la Reine Alexandra"
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1850-60s?
3 3/8" x 3 3/8"
"PERFUMERY WHAREHOUSE 12, Three King Court, Lombard Street London, J. GOSNELL & CO., late PRICE & GOSNELL"
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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)
Miscellaneous Poducts
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Possibly C1912 - See 1912 Catalogue - No.291 - Jar shape different, but label same.
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made by - JNO.GOSNELL & Co. - (late Price & Gosnell) - Perfumers - To Her - Majesty
Used to seal perfume bottles etc...
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)
presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
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presence of Ltd. indicates post 1898
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Miscellaneous Bottles
John Gosnell & Co.
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height 115 mm x width 60 mm x depth 31 mm
John Gosnell & Co / London
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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 3/4in/17cm high
Dug in UK
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2.5in/6cm high
post 1898
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Miscellaneous Literature
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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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6 November 1865
Volume VI, Issue 325
28 January 1874, Page 4
Issue 1588
29 October 1870, Page 4
Issue 1230
1 September 1869, Page 4
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
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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dated 1876
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dated 1842
Note mention of "DEPOT DE PARFUMERIES de John Gosnell & Co. Londres" at bottom left.
Japan - Osaka Mainichi - 23/7/1910
- Cherry Tooth Paste
- Cherry Blossom
- Famora
- Cherry Rose
- Red Rose Of England
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"Perfumers to H.M.Queen Alexandra"
"London and Paris"
The ?Business? de ?Letson?
Payable In British Stirling
?? ?prior? ?without? ?for? ??????? ??
?ERRORS? IF ANY MUST BE IMMEDIATELY WRITTEN ABOUT OR CANNOT BE ALLOWED
"London March 12 1835"
"?Bo.? of J.Gosnell & Co.- (late Price & Gosnell) - Perfumers - To His Majesty & Royal Family - No. 160, Regent Street - and - ?No.12 Three King Ct. and Lombard Street?"
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between 1933 and WWII
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My Lady
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Oliva
Seller said 1960s
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Oriental
Seller said 1924
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Our Blush Rose (c.1910)
See Catalogue Espanol - No.388
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See Catalogue Espanol - No.388
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See Catalogue Espanol - No.388
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"The Latest Perfume Is Our Blush Rose"
- London: 211,212,213,214 & 215, Blackfriars Road, S.E.
- Paris: 37 Faubg Poissonniere
- Bombay: 89 Apollo Street
- Calcutta: 2 Mission Row
- Colombo: 22 Keyzer Street
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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 - No.67 (Right)
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Photographs
Looks different from post card below (1909) and present day.
This must be the building that was burnt down March 9th 1908 and was moved back into in 1909.
Looks like it says "???? SOAP MAKERS & PERFUMERS" on left hand side...
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Polychrome Pots
4.25(w) x 4.0(h) inches
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
Company name emblazoned on side - very rare
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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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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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"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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(No Gosnell stamp on base).
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(with base borrowed from "Girl With Grapes" above)
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Copied from original by Dutch painter Nicholas Bergham.
Paul Ritchie says that this lid originally had a tall marbled base with Gosnell stamp to underside...
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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...
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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?)
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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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)
Post Cards
Looks like it has been extended on far right and had an extra storey put on top.
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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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1908
3 by 2 3/4 inches.
bought from Ontario, Canada
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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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1913
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1913
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Real Old English Lavender Water
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Royalty
Shaving
3.5 inches diameter
c.1855-1861
Prince Albert died in 1861
"Perfumers by Appointment To Her Majesty"
"No. 12, Three King Court, Lombard Street, London"
1855-1861 (dates given for S2)
"Perfumers by Appointment To Her Majesty"
"No. 160, Regent Street & 12, Three King Court, Lombard Street"
This variant probably distributed from Regent Street premises.
probably 1861-1865 (Albert Dies - TKC burns down)
"Perfumers by Appointment To Her Majesty"
"No. 12, Three King Court, Lombard Street, London"
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must be post March 1866 (date of AP's acquisition)
(Dale says 1861-1865 - I think he is wrong.)
"Perfumers by Appointment To Her Majesty"
"Angel Passage, 93, Upper Thames Street"
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must be post March 1866 (date of AP's acquisition)
(Dale says 1861-1865 - I think he is wrong.)
"Perfumers by Appointment To Her Majesty"
"Angel Passage, 93, Upper Thames Street"
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Society Belle
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Society Eau De Cologne (from 1907)
seller said - 1930s
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See Catalogue Espanol - Bottom Right
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Sublime
w/ Gosnell's so c.1900-1910?
in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
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in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
(with embossed top)
in production by 1911 - see Pocket Atlas
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Toilet and Nursery Powder
absence of Ltd. indicates pre 1898
The Patent Trichosaron (1852-1885)
6th November 1852
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Surrey Advertiser - 25th May, 1867
See also: Advertisement (Back)
So - Yes - "The Mechanical Chair For Brushing Hair By Machinery" really existed !
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After sale of Brush Business to G.B.Kent (1885)
c.f. Catalogue Abrege
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between 1852 - 1885
Plaques are Prattware [Mortimer 637]
See Catalogue Abrege - No.22
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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
Triple Extracts For The Handkerchief
C.1870
See Catalogue Abrege - No.30 (Left)
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Price & Gosnell (1818-1832)
1818-1820
Price & Gosnell separated from Patey in 1818
Prince Regent became George IV on January 29th 1820
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"PRICE & GOSNELL PERFUMERS TO THE PRINCE REGENT"
Probably 1818-1820
1818 - P&G formed, when Patey splits from Patey, Price & Gosnell
1818 - P&G become "Perfumers to the Prince Regent"
1820/1 - George III dies and Prince Regent becomes George IV
1830 - George IV dies and is succeeded by William IV
1832 - John Gosnell (snr) dies and remaining partnership splits.
Went for over GBP200 ! on eBay (Nov 2007)
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"Price & Gosnell Perfumers To The Prince Regent"
see above bottle - is mine the same one - having been broken ?
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Found in Quebec
"PRICE & GOSNELL PERFUMERS TO THE PRINCE REGENT THREE KING COURT LOMBARD STREET LONDON"
Probably 1818-1820
1818 - P&G formed, when Patey splits from Patey, Price & Gosnell
1818 - P&G become "Perfumers to the Prince Regent"
1820/1 - George III dies and Prince Regent becomes George IV
1830 - George IV dies and is succeeded by William IV
1832 - John Gosnell (snr) dies and remaining partnership splits.
"PRICE & GOSNELL PERFUMERS TO HIS MAJESTY"
Probably 1820-1830
1818 - P&G formed, when Patey splits from Patey, Price & Gosnell
1818 - P&G become "Perfumers to the Prince Regent"
1820/1 - George III dies and Prince Regent becomes George IV
1830 - George IV dies and is succeeded by William IV
1832 - John Gosnell (snr) dies and remaining partnership splits.
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'Large' size - researching...
"FOR THE GROWTH OF HAIR / FROM THE ANIMAL / IN ITS / NATIVE CLIMATE"
sash says: "PRICE & GOSNELL BEARS GREASE"
Dale says 1850-1860 - but P&G only existed 1818-1832
2.25in/5.75cm diameter
"FOR THE GROWTH OF HAIR / FROM THE ANIMAL / IN ITS / NATIVE CLIMATE"
sash says: "PRICE & GOSNELL BEARS GREASE"
Dale says 1850-1860 - but P&G only existed 1818-1832
2.25in/5.75cm diameter
6.0cm diameter
probably sometime between 1820 (end of Regency) and 1832 (end of P&G)
Dug with other BG lids
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1840s
7.5 x 4cms
1818-1832
160 Regent Street and 12 Lombard Street... (TKC)
1818-1832
9 December 1818
25 October 1819
1818-1832
- Johnston's Patent Windsor Soap
- Bleaching Liquid
- Permanent Ink
- Lavender Water
- Genuine Macassar Oil
Saturday, March 4th, 1826
- Macassar Oil
- Cold Cream
- Treble-distilled Lavender or Concentrated Essence of Lanveder
- Rose Bloom
- Rose-Coloured and Pink Saucers
- Chemical Durable Ink
- Johnston's Patent Windsor Soap
Document: "A Catalogue of Perfumery, Cosmetics, Fancy Soaps, &c. Manufactured by Kimball & Co.," New York, N.Y.
1 item (1 pg.)
Printed Document. "Kimball & Co., is submitting the following Cornucopiae of choice and fashionable Perfumery and Fancy Articles to the inspection of an American Public, take a pride in naming, that they are manufactured in toto, from the most costly of Flowers and Aromatics it was possible for money or perseverance to procure; and feeling, as every lover of elegance must have done, the infinity of ill that has occurred from the pretensions of Empirics, and the vending of spurious or unskilfully combined commodities, they determined to place their chemical designs under a man of tried talent and of established reputation. It is to them a contemplation of satisfaction that they have been enabled, though at a great expense, to engage the eminent and well-known Chemist, Mr. Wm. Johnson, late Phytologist to Messrs. Price & Gosnell, of London, under whose immediate inspection every laboratoric operation will be performed. Purchasers, therefore, may rest assured of receiving nothing from the Establishment of Kimball & Co., that is not composed of the choicest materials, and of as rare a quality as it is in the power of experience or skill to produce."
Patey & Co.
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Perfumers to Her Majesty
"37, Lombard Street"
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"37, Lombard Street"
"Late of 37, Lombard Street"
Price & Co.
"Price & Co. 246, Regent St. and 72, Hatton Garden, London."
"J.Delcroix & Co. 158, New Bond Street and 72, Hatton Garden, London."
"Perfume distillers to the Empress of India and all the illustrious members of the royal family."
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2.5 inches diameter
1860-1865
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Her Majestys Perfumers
28 Lombard Street.
c.1865-1870 (from P2)
Her Majestys Perfumers
Montpelier House, 28 Lombard Street.
c.1865-1870
still on sale in (in some form) 1892
Her Majestys Perfumers
28 and 32 Lombard Street.
2.8 inches diameter
c.1870
246 Regent Street, London
1863-1902 (marriage->coronation)
but Price lost lawsuit to Gosnell in 1845 ? - investigate...
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246 Regent Street, London
1863-1902 (marriage->coronation)
Found in Australia (under festival hall in Brisbane)
246 Regent Street, London
1863-1902 (marriage->coronation)
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4 1/2in/11.5cm high
Dug in Christchurch, New Zealand
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around 1840 - the 'Price' would be 'Rees Price' recently having left the 'Price & Gosnell' partnership (1932) and the 'Son' would be 'Napoleon Price', soon to be mentioned by name on Price products.
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J. Delcroix & Co.
158, New Bond Street, London
Interestingly, the same address as Napoleon Price version below
158, New Bond Street, London
Napoleon Price
prob. between 1841-1848
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prob. between 1841-1848
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prob. between 1841-1848
1855-1861
New Bond Street address acquired in 1854
8cms diameter
1860-1870 (but Albert dies in 1861 - and there he is on the lid)
8cms diameter
New Bond Street address acquired in 1854
Albert (on lid) dies in 1861
4 1/2in/11.5cm high
Napoleon was the "only son of Mr. Price late Price & Gosnell" i.e. when Price & Gosnell split in 1832 (a few months before the death of JG I), Price continued as a competitor to JG, then became Napoleon Price.
Dug in Australia
Paris
Souvenir
Napoleon Price & Co
Successors to
Price & Gosnell
London
found during tool collection downsizing - UK
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Gosnell Bros. & Co.
By 1875 these two Gosnells were involved with Taylor & Son at at 121, King's Road, Chelsea - a respected company established since 1770.
It looks like the brothers dissolved their partnership on March 1 1879 and the business was continued by Edward.
Edward Gosnell shows up in the 1881 census as living at 121, King's Road Chelsea - definitively tieing the Gosnells of John Gosnell & Co. to the Gosnells of Gosnell Bros. & Co.
Gosnell Bros. was still going from the same King's Road address in October 1884
Edward died in 1886. Whether this was the end of Gosnell Bros. & Co. is yet to be established.
So, why would Gosnell Bros. dump the Taylor part of their brand, which has 100 years of history and differentiates them from John Gosnell & Co, then go on to produce a product competing directly with a JG product in packaging that looks nearly identical to JG packaging ? We need to know more...
I could not find any mention of a Gosnell / Taylor marriage but it does look as if Taylor may have been producing some of the raw ingredients for Gosnell products or even white labelling their own produce as JG. Maybe JG encouraged his nephews to take an interest in Taylors and this grew into something more...
This is whence Gosnell Bros. & Co. originated.
Around 1875
portrait "appears to be the Prince of Wales"
3 inches diameter
portrait "appears to be the Prince of Wales"
Beare Gosnell / Fry Gosnell
- Edwin BEARE
- Alfred Ernest GOSNELL (son of John Gosnell (2))
- Arthur Leighton Alderson Woodhouse
- John Menzies Robertson
- Charles Alfred Fry (Grandson of J.S.Fry of Fry's Chocolate)
I wonder whether Robertson was from the Jam manufacturing family. No proof so far...
8.5in/21.5cm high
3 pannelled sides, 1 plain.
Base stamped with "63.33".
Dug in New Zealand
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just over 7" tall
4x 1 3/4" wide side panels
cork closure
'SWG Co' to the base
Dug in Bath
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A chain of coffee shops arising from Beare/Fry & Gosnell - currently Mecca Ltd.
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