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Antique, ceramic, genuine ORIGINAL (ca 1870) Russian Bear's Grease jar, pot lid
Antique, ceramic, genuine ORIGINAL (ca 1870) Russian Bear's Grease jar, pot lid
Antique, ceramic, genuine ORIGINAL (ca 1870) Russian Bear's Grease jar, pot lid
Antique, ceramic, genuine ORIGINAL (ca 1870) Russian Bear's Grease jar, pot lid
Antique, ceramic, genuine ORIGINAL (ca 1870) Russian Bear's Grease jar, pot lid
Antique, ceramic, genuine ORIGINAL (ca 1870) Russian Bear's Grease jar, pot lid
Antique, ceramic, genuine ORIGINAL (ca 1870) Russian Bear's Grease jar, pot lid
Antique, ceramic, genuine ORIGINAL (ca 1870) Russian Bear's Grease jar, pot lid
Antique, ceramic, genuine ORIGINAL (ca 1870) Russian Bear's Grease jar, pot lid
Antique, ceramic, genuine ORIGINAL (ca 1870) Russian Bear's Grease jar, pot lid

Antique, ceramic, genuine ORIGINAL (ca 1870) Russian Bear's Grease jar, pot lid

$ 167.37

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Time Period Manufactured: Antique (Pre-1900)
  • Condition: This item is in original condition...NO repairs. There are two matters to report.....a chip (but not extremely large) on outer perimeter at 7 o'clock. There is another chip, but pretty insignificant, very small and very shallow....and basically, really not very noticeable, on outer perimeter at 2 o'clock (see pics 6 & 7).....otherwise a super, nice dark transfer, of this CLASSIC antique, BG image lid!! The base section is a match-up from my supply of spares and is a good mach up with only a little bit of "play" between base and lid. Quite adequate for display. Please check out all the pics, and if you have any questions, please ask them prior to committing to buy. Thanks.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Color: Black & white
  • Bottle Type: Hair & Skin Care
  • Volume: 3 oz.

    Description

    On offer is this
    antique, ceramic, (
    dates to ca 1870
    ) underglaze-transferred,
    ORIGINAL and genuine
    , RUSSIAN BEAR'S GREASE jar, or "pot lid" as they are more commonly referred to
    . The diameter of the lid measures about 3 1/2" and the complete pot with lid in place stands 1 3/4" high.  The transfer pictorial on this particular example is
    nice and DARK
    !
    Just a super "pot lid" collectible which would be a scarce and handsome piece in any collection,  or even a collectible for those interested in Bear-related ephemera!
    For any viewers who may not know what Bears grease was used for
    :  In the Victorian era, it was believed that the grease from a bear carcass could stimulate hair growth and help prevent baldness. The idea being, that the dense fur of the bear would somehow be translated to stimulate hair growth in humans, when the grease was applied to the human cranium!!!
    Back in the day, the grease was scraped off the fatty parts of the bear skin & carcass and mixed with various perfumes to make it more appealing. It was then marketed in these small lidded pots (and used extensively) as a men’s hair cosmetic.
    Condition
    :
    For full 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.
    FOR VIEWERS WHO MAY NOT BE FAMILIAR WITH THESE DELIGHTFUL LITTLE LIDDED JARS....THEY WERE USED BETWEEN APPROX. 1840-1920 TO MARKET VARIOUS PRODUCTS WHICH CAME IN A PASTE FORM. AFTER WWI THEY BECAME OBSOLETE AS MORE MODERN AND ECONOMICAL FORMS OF PACKAGING REPLACED THEM.   THE RECOVERY AND COLLECTING OF THESE OLD PIECES HAS BECOME A POPULAR, WORLD-WIDE HOBBY, AND A QUAINT REMINDER OF A BYGONE ERA.         BE ASSURED, YOU ARE BIDDING ON A GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC PERIOD PIECE.
    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
    .