A rare antique advertising jar in enameld ceramic , produced for the "Maison Centrale d'Alimentation" (Central Food Company) of G. Tonnellier, located at 6 rue du Lycée in Troyes, on the corner of rue du Bois, opposite the covered market. The establishment's facade is depicted in detail, with a horse-drawn carriage and passersby. The inscription "Usine à vapeur" (Steam Factory) testifies to an industrial shift in food processing. The maker's mark on the reverse reads: "Frion Paris, 6 rue de Bourgogne." This type of jar, likely intended for bulk food products, has become highly prized for kitchen decoration or advertising collections.
✦ Origin: France (Troyes) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1880–1900 ✦ Dimensions: 10.8 × 9 cm ✦ Material: White glazed earthenware ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, a few small chips visible on the foot and minor nicks on the neck
A typical example of the rise of large food companies at the end of the 19th century – ideal for a retro kitchen or a collection of advertising earthenware.
