A white glazed earthenware advertising jar, cylindrical in shape with its original flat lid, decorated in black underglaze. The lid features a rich heraldic composition with a lion and unicorn framing the royal coat of arms, accompanied by the inscriptions "Burgess's Genuine," "The Original Fish Sauce Warehouse," and "Anchovy Paste for Toast Biscuit &c." The address given, "107 Strand, corner of the Savoy Steps, London," corresponds to the London location of Burgess in the 19th century. This type of jar was intended for the sale and storage of anchovy paste, a highly prized condiment in Victorian England.
✦ Origin: England, London ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1870-1890 ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 9 × 5.5 cm ✦ Material: Glazed earthenware ✦ Condition: Significant signs of age, widespread firing cracks, old stains and marks, crack and small chips visible on the edge of the lid, decoration clearly legible and contrasting.
An iconic piece from Victorian English grocery stores, with highly decorative heraldic graphics, ideal for a collection of antique food jars or a "so British" display.
