Antique white ceramic toiletry cream pot from the famous Parisian house Gellé Frères. The lid features an elegant green printed floral decoration with the mentions "Crème Savon Glycérinée", "Gellé Frères" and "Avenue de l'Opéra - Paris". Founded in 1826, Gellé Frères was one of the great French perfumeries of the Belle Époque and was awarded at numerous world exhibitions. These small pots were intended to contain refined toiletries sold in prestigious Parisian boutiques.
✦ Origin: Gellé Frères, Avenue de l'Opéra, Paris, France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1890-1910 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 8x5cm ✦ Material: Underglaze printed ceramic ✦ Condition: Good general condition. Complete pot with its original lid. Decoration partially faded due to use. Some signs of use and slight firing imperfections.
Beautiful advertising object of old perfumery evoking the world of Parisian luxury of the Belle Époque and sought after by collectors of old cosmetics and pharmacy items.
