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fresh from the ground French pot lid ... Qu'est-ce que ... - 3/24/2011 8:41:54 PM    andy g   Posts: 58 Joined: 8/27/2003 From: Washington, DC & Sing Sing, NY Status: offline Yes, what is this? This lid was found this past week in NYC. Wondering about the age, rarity, and (of course) everything else. The lid says "CREME D'AMANDES AMERES / POUR LA BARBE / ROGER & GALLET / 38 RUE D'HAUTEVILLE 38 / PARIS". The transfer ink is black and the pot lid has a slight dome or, perhaps, is slightly concave. Thanks much in advance, andy g. Attachment (1) Post #: 1

RE: fresh from the ground French pot lid ... Qu'est-ce ... - 3/24/2011 9:09:32 PM    nostalgia   Posts: 182 Joined: 3/9/2008 From: Ottawa/Gatineau, Canada Status: offline quote: Yes, what is this? Well all I can give you is a translation: "CRÈME D'AMANDES AMÈRES / POUR LA BARBE / ROGER & GALLET / 38 RUE D'HAUTEVILLE 38 / PARIS" translates to: "BITTER ALMOND CREAM / FOR THE BEARD / ROGER & GALLET / 38 D'HAUTEVILLE STREET 38 / PARIS" As for value, the pot lid collectors can answer this one! À la prochaine! _____________________________ Come take a look at my French Canadian bottle forum at http://www.bouteillesduquebec.com/forum Oh, and always looking for Quebec bottles ;-) Frederic. (in reply to andy g) Post #: 2

RE: fresh from the ground French pot lid ... Qu'est-ce ... - 3/24/2011 10:06:40 PM    GuntherHess Posts: 11448 Joined: 12/13/2004 From: Frederick Maryland Status: offline The history I read about them said they moved to 38 Rue d'Hauteville in 1867 and stayed there till 1932. My French is so so , hope I read it right. They were one of the most famous perfumers in the world for more than 100 years, pretty impressive run. _____________________________ FREE Online Medicine Guide - http://www.antiquemedicines.com/MedicineNexus/Nexus.htm Web Site - http://antiquemedicines.com Email : mknapp@antiquemedicines.com (in reply to nostalgia) Post #: 3

RE: fresh from the ground French pot lid ... Qu'est-ce ... - 3/25/2011 12:41:15 AM    Gidday Posts: 168 Joined: 7/3/2004 Status: offline A nice find and relatively common in the UK. (in reply to GuntherHess) Post #: 4

RE: fresh from the ground French pot lid ... Qu'est-ce ... - 3/25/2011 6:28:05 AM    TROG   Posts: 548 Joined: 9/27/2004 From: South Australia Status: offline Hello Andy, This lid dates to around 1910 and they are relatively common here in Australia and is one I have dug previously. They usually sell in the $40-$60 range. David _____________________________ AMERICAN POT LIDS WANTED (in reply to Gidday) Post #: 5

RE: fresh from the ground French pot lid ... Qu'est-ce ... - 3/28/2011 10:13:22 PM    andy g   Posts: 58 Joined: 8/27/2003 From: Washington, DC & Sing Sing, NY Status: offline Thank you all. I figured that the pot lid was newer based on the context it was found in but was hoping the lid was a tad older. Oh well, still a pretty piece. Much appreciated. andy g. (in reply to TROG) Post #: 6

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