An old cylindrical white earthenware jar with the black inscription "Papillon - Paris - Rue Montmartre n°4". Its very sober presentation and stencil typography are characteristic of containers used by Parisian pharmacists, chemists or perfumers in the second half of the 19th century. The precise mention of the address adds further historical interest.
✦ Provenance: Maison Papillon, Rue Montmartre n°4, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1860-1890 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 10 x 11 cm ✦ Material: Fine white earthenware printed under glaze ✦ Condition: Significant crack at the back, from the rim to the base, not affecting the solidity of the jar. Small chip at the heel. Marking well preserved.
An evocative piece of old Parisian pharmacies and specialized shops of the 19th century, ideal for completing a collection of pharmacy, drugstore or medical curiosities.
