Vintage English Grimwade Tea Jar - Hygienic Household Kitchen Canister - Advertising / Kitchenalia

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Early 20th century, English Grimwades white ceramic “Hygienic Household” tea jar. This is an oval shaped jar -with a molded stave pattern made to resemble a barrel - and a green transfer-printed design. Grimwades was known for advertising its merits on the kitchenware items they produced -perhaps in an attempt to educate the lady of the house or her staff- and this one is as fabulous as the rest of Grimwades kitchenalia pieces. The “Hygienic Household Jar” claims a “rounded interior” that can be easily cleaned and a lid that “serves as scoop….so that contents need not be touched by hand”. There is also a registration number that dates to c.1910 and the same advertising is repeated underneath the jar.

Condition is very good. The transfer print is very nice and crisp and uniform throughout (please disregard the camera glare). There are no chips or cracks however there is some light discoloration on the inside and underneath the jar as shown. Measures 6 ½”x 5”. Height is 6 ½”.

Item ID: RL-EA001049