Antique Grey mustard pot in white earthenware, decorated with an elegant black design featuring the coat of arms of Dijon. The shield, surmounted by a mural crown, is set within a cartouche surrounded by bunches of grapes, vine leaves, and tendrils. A banner with fringed ends frames the design and bears the inscriptions "House founded in 1777" and "10 medals of honor". Below the name GREY, the inscription "Aᵗᵉ Poupon Sʳ in Dijon" stands for Auguste Poupon, successor in Dijon, recalling the takeover of the house while retaining the Grey name. The base bears the incised mark "L.M. & Cie - Deposé - Creil et Montereau", accompanied by the number 74.
✦ Period: 1877-1888 ✦ Provenance: Grey house, Auguste Poupon successor in Dijon - Creil et Montereau factory ✦ Dimensions: approx. 11 × 6.5 cm ✦ Material: fine earthenware ✦ Condition: signs of use, with small chips, traces and marks of wear.
A collectible mustard pot combining the charm of old grocery stores, the coat of arms of Dijon and the history of the Grey-Poupon house.
