Old white enameled earthenware mustard pot with the black inscription "MAILLE rue Violet 50, PARIS". This small model, with its baluster body and thick rolled collar, is characteristic of Maille's commercial containers from the 19th century. Its simple black stencil marking, combined with its beautiful cracked patina and exposed terracotta under the base, makes it a lovely old grocery item with a strong decorative presence.
✦ Provenance: Maille House, 50 rue Violet, Paris, France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1860-1880 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 x 6.5 cm ✦ Material: Fine white enameled earthenware ✦ Condition: Good old condition with enamel crazing, small chip and wear to the neck and heel, inscription clearly legible, beautiful overall patina
Old Parisian mustard pot with the iconic Maille typography, ideal for a collection of old grocery pots or as 19th-century kitchen decor.
