A British advertising jar made of white glazed earthenware, decorated with a black printed heraldic cartouche bearing the inscription "Pure Double Cream." The central medallion reads "The United Creameries Ltd," followed by the words "Trade Mark." The lower section features the health warning "Preserved Cream containing Boric Acid not exceeding 0.4 percent – Not suitable for infants or invalids," typical of late 19th-century English food products. This type of jar was used for packaging and selling preserved cream in British grocery stores and creameries.
✦ Origin: United Kingdom ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1890-1905 ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 7 × 11 cm ✦ Material: Glazed earthenware ✦ Condition: Good condition for its age, superficial stains and marks, decoration clearly legible
A fine example of an English grocery item from the late Victorian era, with a simple and elegant design, ideal for a collection of British advertising jars or a "so British" decoration.
