An unusual 19th century Dutch Delft tobacco jar
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About this item
An unusual 19th ceentury Dutch Delft
blue and white tobacco jar and metal cover
resembling a beehive. Decorated with a scene
of 2 native tobacco smokers each side of a
cartouche entitled "CAROTTE"
Underglaze mark for De Klaauw " The claw"
A carotte of tobacco resembles a carrot when traditionally
finished using a perique of tobacco,canvas & rope
Excellent condition
High incl cover 15"
Widest point 8 1/2"
Top diameter 5 1/4"
Additional Information
10666 (AB-150916)
W: 21.5cm (8.5")H: 38cm (15")Di: 13.5cm (5.3")
19th Century
Devon, United Kingdom
Marilyn & Bob have been trading for the best part of 40 years and have been in their shop at Topsham for 26 years. Almost all that you see on the website will have been privately sourced and not purchased through UK auctions houses. It is an eclectic mix but that comes with having an antiques...
