Retro After Shave Appraisal

Avon Pass Play Wild Country After Shave (Football Player)

This item is an Avon 'Pass Play' Wild Country After Shave, encased in its original cubic cardboard packaging. The box features vibrant graphics depicting an American football player in a white and gold-striped jersey with the number '12' clearly visible on the front and numbers '1' and '2' on the helmet. The player is rendered in a somewhat stylized, illustrative manner, suggesting a vintage aesthetic. The overall color scheme is bold, with blues, golds, reds, and whites dominating. The top of the box is white with red and blue typography, stating 'AVON', 'PASS PLAY' in a prominent serif font, and 'WILD COUNTRY AFTER SHAVE 5 FL. OZ.' in smaller lettering. A green circular sticker, likely a price tag, is affixed to the top right corner of the box. The box itself appears to be made of standard paperboard or thin cardboard, common for product packaging. Its condition appears relatively good for its age, though there might be minor signs of shelf wear or corner softening typical of old packaging. The precise dimensions are not provided, but it appears to be a compact, cube-like box, judging by the hand holding it. This product likely dates from the 1970s or 1980s, a period when Avon frequently released novelty decanters and themed personal care products. The design is indicative of promotional items or gifts, appealing to sports enthusiasts. The quality of the printing and construction of the box appears to be standard for mass-marketed cosmetic products of that era.