{"product_id":"set-of-five-antique-advertising-containers-english-french-circa-1900","title":"Set of Five Antique Advertising Containers, English \u0026 French, circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eExceptional collection of five antique advertising containers, composed of four English pieces and one French mustard pot. The group brings together objects associated with food, health and domestic life from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when products began to be sold in recognizable containers marked with brand names, addresses, awards and elaborate printed labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tallest piece is marked James Keiller \u0026amp; Sons Dundee Marmalade, one of the most important marmalade brands in Great Britain. The company originated in Dundee, Scotland, and became famous for its marmalade made with bitter Seville oranges and finely cut orange peel. The container refers to the Grand Medal of Merit, Vienna, 1873, and the Prize Medal awarded in London in 1862, distinctions intended to communicate quality and prestige. During the Victorian period, Keiller’s marmalade became an internationally distributed product, and its distinctive ceramic jars were shipped throughout the British Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother piece is marked Oriental Soy Paste and Co-operative Wholesale Society, Newcastle-on-Tyne. The Co-operative Wholesale Society was a fundamental organization within the British cooperative movement, created to supply cooperative stores with everyday consumer goods. This container reflects the growing presence of international flavors in British kitchens and the development of commercial networks capable of distributing prepared and packaged foods on a large scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe container marked Virol bears the inscriptions “The Ideal Food,” “A Preparation of Bone Marrow,” and “An Ideal Fat Food for Children \u0026amp; Invalids.” Virol was a British product created in the late 19th century and marketed as a nourishing and restorative food. Its original formula included malt extract, bone marrow, beef fat, eggs, lemon syrup and soluble phosphates. It was promoted especially for children, infants, convalescents and those considered physically delicate, and was also presented as a nutritious alternative to cod-liver oil. Virol began production in London in 1899 and was originally sold in ceramic containers such as this one before later being packaged in glass jars. Its advertising provides an excellent example of the relationship between food, health and marketing during the Edwardian period and the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe circular piece belongs to Burgess’s Genuine Anchovy Paste and is identified as The Original Fish Sauce Warehouse, 107 Strand, Corner of Savoy Street, London. Burgess’s was a well-known English manufacturer of sauces, fish preparations and condiments. Anchovy paste was used to enrich sauces, gravies, savory dishes, toast and biscuits. The label features an elaborate design, with emblems, references to prestige and a prominent London address intended to convey authenticity and reliability. The wording “for Toast Biscuit \u0026amp;c.” even provides an insight into some of the ways the product was served and consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection is completed by an antique French mustard pot, decorated in blue transferware. Its shape and decoration are characteristic of French containers used for mustard and other condiments. Although the manufacturer’s name is no longer completely legible, the piece provides an attractive continental contrast to the four English containers. Its blue-and-white decoration, compact form and aged surface give it a particularly refined presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese pieces were not merely disposable packages. Before modern packaging, ceramic containers protected their contents, facilitated storage and also served as permanent advertising. Brand names, commercial addresses, awards and health-related claims helped distinguish each product and establish consumer confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a collection, this group documents the transformation of food and household preparations into branded commercial products. It speaks of the expansion of British trade, the growth of grocery stores, the cooperative movement, the introduction of international flavors, domestic health practices and the beginnings of modern advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stoneware and ceramic surfaces, printed labels, aged glazes, natural variations in color and traces of use give each piece an authentic sense of history. Displayed together in a kitchen, dining room, library, pantry or country-house interior, they form a highly decorative composition and evoke an era when an everyday container could become a small emblem of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive collection for collectors of antique advertising, English ceramics, historic culinary objects, Victorian and Edwardian culture, and timeless European interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pieces show some surface wear, discoloration and minor chips consistent with their age, original use and antique character. Despite these imperfections, the collection remains in good overall condition, with the original advertising marks and decorative details well preserved. The wear is consistent with age and use and contributes to the authentic character of the pieces. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed view of their condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirol — W 3.8 × D 3.8 × H 5.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrey Poupon — W 2.8 × D 2.8 × H 4.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEuthymol Toothpaste — W 3 × D 3 × H 1.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurgess’s Genuine Anchovy Paste — W 3.4 × D 3.4 × H 5.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique Dundee Marmalade — W 3.8 × D 3.8 × H 5.2 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1stDibs reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e LU10969252004292\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1899\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 5.2 × W 3.8 × D 3.8 IN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e GOOD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Regiment of Love","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50767978725615,"sku":"LU10969252004292","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/0613\/7327\/files\/IMG_9993_bg_processed.jpg?v=1789507359","url":"https:\/\/regimentoflove.com\/products\/set-of-five-antique-advertising-containers-english-french-circa-1900","provider":"Regiment of Love","version":"1.0","type":"link"}