Description: On offer here is an antique, ORIGINAL, "Areca Nut Tooth Paste" jar or "pot lid" as they are more commonly referred to.This lid dates to ca 1900 and features an art nouveau design comprising a "quartered pattern" (4 segments) Really quite attractive, and with a Greek Key border surround!The lid measures 2 7/8" in diameter and the complete jar, with lid astride the base section, stands 1 1/2" high.The Areca Nut : The "Areca" or "Betel" nut was/is a Middle Eastern Palm nut whose crushed oils were mixed with flavorants & used in Tooth Paste in the Victorian era, because in that period of time, they believed that the oil of this particular nut had hygienic and astringent qualities for the cleaning of teeth. In more recent times, laboratory tests were run on the composition of this nut and it was found that it was possibly only good as a mild laxative. Even more concerning, that it revealed traces of a carcinogen (substances that have cancer causing potential!)Nice one for a collection, or individual display!!Condition: For condition report, please see “Item specifics/Seller notes” above and check out all the pics as they form an important part of the overall description.EBAY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOST U.S. STATES, NOW CHARGES AND INVOICES STATE TAXATION, (i.e. COLLECTION OF TAXES IN THE STATES WHERE STATE TAXATION APPLIES). THIS IS NOW MANDATORY EBAY POLICY IN CONJUNCTION WITH STATE LAW…& IS NOT ADDED ON BY ME. U.S. BUYER’S ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN STATE’S TAXES. NOT THE SELLER! THANKS. THESE U.S.TAXES DO NOT APPLY TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS! THANK YOU. Overseas buyers are welcome. Payment, whether domestic or International, is expected within 3 days, and if there is any hitch, please communicate and we can work something out....otherwise seller reserves the right to relist the item in the event of non-payment within the stipulated period. Thanks for viewing my auction and I wish you success in the bidding. Lord bless.
Price: 52.95 USD
Location: Murrieta, California
End Time: 2024-10-24T07:02:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.5 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Volume: 1 oz.
Color: Black transfer print on white ceramic background
Bottle Type: Medicines & Cures
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
