An antique ceramic jam jar with a blue printed design, marked "Confitures surfines – Ch. Robardelle," and bearing the address 26 rue Saint-Georges in Nancy. The stylized floral motif and elegant typography perfectly reflect the aesthetics of the late 19th century, a period of significant growth for regional confectionery and gourmet food shops. This type of container was intended for direct sale in shops and is now part of the iconography of Belle Époque advertising food jars, highly sought after for their decorative appeal and authenticity.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: Approx. 13.5 cm x 9.5 cm ✦ Material: Ceramic ✦ Condition: Coherent old condition, presence of vertical cracks not affecting the rigidity or decorative use of the pot, with wear, patina and traces of time consistent with age, without restoration.
Vintage food advertising jar with authentic charm, perfect for an old-fashioned kitchen decoration, a characterful grocery shelf or a flea market and Belle Époque composition.
