Rare antique white earthenware food jar with green printed decoration, marked "Fabrique de Produits Alimentaires F. Luce" with a star-shaped medallion reading "Confitures – Qualité supérieure garantie pur sucre" (Jams – Superior Quality Guaranteed Pure Sugar), Parisian addresses Place de Clichy and Rue de Saint-Pétersbourg, typography and ornamentation characteristic of the early 20th century. This container was intended for food products in Parisian delicatessens or shops, and testifies to the expertise of the K&G Lunéville factory, renowned for its utilitarian and advertising earthenware during the Belle Époque.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: Approx. 15cm x 10.5cm ✦ Material: Glazed earthenware ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight wear consistent with age, small old chip on the collar (back), minor marks and signs of age. Small hairline crack on one side of the collar.
Authentic piece of French advertising earthenware, ideal for decorating an old-fashioned kitchen, a charming grocery store or an interior in the style of a flea market and Belle Époque.
