Latrix, was one of the most famous companies that made chemicals for cleaning indoor toilets (closet), also, toilets that were not connected to a sewage system. Mainly used in Anderson shelters and temporary housing during WW2. It was produced by F.C.Calvert & Co. Ltd on Gibbon Street in Manchester until 1965 when the company was taken over by Unilever!

This can, is full metal, complete with original seal (you can see in the photos where it’s been welded near the cap), cap AND contents! It has never been opened, and the contents inside slosh when the can is shaken. Even after all these years it hasn’t leaked, and the can hasn’t been dented or split in anyway. The label certainly has some marks on it, and the underside and topside of the can are tarnished, as is the cap. But not rusted. The label, aside from a few spots, has a very small tear on one side at the bottom and any other notable marks have been clearly photographed for you to see.

Overall, this is a very interesting piece of home front WW2 history, from a company that no longer exists. The most interesting feature is that this can has never been opened, and doesn’t have a SINGLE dent, even on the base.