Code: 12038
VICTORIAN AESTHETIC ERA
BLACK TRANSFERWARE POT LID
CROSSE & BLACKWELL ANCHOVY PASTE
Made in the Staffordshire Region of England
c. 1885
This Victorian 3 3/8 " wide x 2 " tall covered ceramic earthenware container was made during Victorian times and contained a finely ground Anchovy fish paste. During Victorian and Edwardian times, these pots allowed people to keep fish and bloater pastes without spoiling.
The pot lid is in good condition. The base has a couple of small chips.