Rare antique Grey mustard pot from Dijon in white earthenware, with a narrow neck and rounded rim. Its elegant black decoration combines medallions with antique profiles, laurel wreaths, and a rich border of scrolls and foliage. The name GREY appears in white letters on a black background, accompanied by the inscriptions "Mustard manufacturer - Dijon", "House founded in 1777" and "The Pots bear my seal". The central medallion bears the inscription "Paris 1849". Made by the Creil et Montereau factory, it retains the seal "L.M. & Cie - Opaque porcelain" under its base, corresponding to Lebeuf, Milliet et Cie.
✦ Period: 1856-1860 ✦ Provenance: Maison Grey in Dijon, Creil et Montereau ✦ Dimensions: approx. 13 × 7.5 cm ✦ Material: fine earthenware, known as opaque porcelain ✦ Condition: good overall condition, beautiful decoration preserved. Small chip at the base, fine crazing, signs of wear and marks.
An antique Dijon mustard pot to enrich a collection of advertising earthenware or rediscover the charm of 19th-century grocery stores.
