Rectangular bar of red wax in original paper packaging with printed red lettering.
wax
cookware
WAX, SEALING
"THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS / THE FAMOUS / ZUBIAN SEALING / WAX. / MANUFACTURED BY / THE DICKS-PONTIUS CO. / DAYTON, OHIO / THIS WAX IS THE FINEST IN / THE MARKET. IS FREE OF ALL / IMPURITIES. DISSOLVES READILY. / FLOWS FREELY AND LEAVES NO SED- / IMENT IN THE CUP. ONE POUND WILL SEAL / AS MANY / JARS OR CANS / AS TWO POUNDS / OF CHEAP / WAX" (Printed)
3457
The Dicks Pontius Co. (Manufacturer)
Dayton, OH (origin)
2 1/8 in x 7 1/2 in x 3/4 in (HxWxD) (inches)
2008.51
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