Lunéville kiln, France Circa 1880-1920 Purchased from a French antique shop! Despite some kiln marks, it's truly rare to find one in such beautiful, well-preserved condition. This is an antique "Félix Potin" confiture (jam) pot. Félix Potin was a long-established store that opened in Paris in 1844 and was a pioneer of large supermarkets. At the time, they sold jam by weight, and customers would bring these empty pots to be filled. Made of thick earthenware, the groove at the top was for sealing with cardboard or oil paper. Nowadays, they are enjoyed for various uses, such as vases and cutlery stands.