Antique Grey mustard pot in white earthenware, decorated with an elegant black design featuring the coat of arms of Dijon. The shield, topped with a mural crown, is set within a cartouche surrounded by bunches of grapes, vine leaves and tendrils. A banner with tasselled ends frames the design and bears the inscriptions “House founded in 1777” and “10 medals of honor.” Beneath the name GREY, the inscription “Aᵗᵉ Poupon Sʳ à Dijon” means Auguste Poupon, successor in Dijon, recalling the takeover of the business while retaining the Grey name. The base bears the “L.M. & Cie - Déposé - Creil et Montereau” mark with a cup, accompanied by the number 74.
✦ Period: 1877–1888 ✦ Provenance: Grey, Auguste Poupon successor in Dijon - Creil et Montereau factory ✦ Dimensions: approx. 11 × 6.5 cm ✦ Material: fine earthenware ✦ Condition: good overall condition, lovely brown patina, decoration well preserved. Signs of wear and marks from use.
A collectible mustard pot combining the charm of old-fashioned grocery shops, the coat of arms of Dijon and the history of the Grey-Poupon company.
