Overview
A contemporary example of the 'clean label' personal care movement, this fluoride-free toothpaste features activated charcoal and botanical extracts.
Preliminary identification
Burt's Bees Charcoal + Whitening Toothpaste, c. 2020s
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
Burt Shavitz, a Maine beekeeper who lived in a converted turkey coop, never could have imagined his face would one day grace a tube of charcoal-infused toothpaste.
Maker / Origin
The brand was founded by Burt Shavitz and Roxanne Quimby in 1984, starting with beeswax candles sold at Maine craft fairs.
Condition & Value
The tube shows significant signs of use, including creasing and compression of the laminate body. As a consumable item, the value is essentially negated once the factory seal is broken and the product is partially depleted. Condition is consistent with a household object in active service.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD