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Description
Clay mustard container from Maille. This brand of mustards originated in Marseille, France in 1723 and made mustard and vinegar. They are now a subsidiary of Unilever. Printed on it is:
"MOUTARDE DE MAILLE/ VINAIGRIER DE LL.MM. /LA REINE D'ANGLETERRE/ ET LES EMPEREURS/D'AUTRICHE ET DE RUSSIE/ A PARIS" translates as Maille Mustard, Vinegar maker from LL. MM. The Queen of England and the Emperors of Austria and Russia in Paris.

Item found in the water cistern in Falkirk High Street.
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Production place

France

Signature & date

printing:side:"MOUTARDE DE MAILLE/ VINAIGRIER DE LL.MM. /LA REINE D'ANGLETERRE/ ET LES EMPEREURS/D'AUTRICHE ET DE RUSSIE/ A PARIS"

Measurement type, part and reading

Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 12.8cm (H 5 1/16")
Dimensions:base:Dia 7.1cm (Dia 2 13/16")

Accession number

1988-056-006

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