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Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C
Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C
Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C
Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C
Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C
Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C
Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C
Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C
Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C
Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C
Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C
Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C

Antique Austrian Majolica SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ TOBACCO JAR Humidor Late 19th C

$ 55.44

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: This “SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ" Figural Tobacco Jar is in very good condition. Condition status includes minimal normal wear and rubbing, glaze losses, firing flaws, crazing and fretting. Overall, this item is sound, having no chips, cracks, or major defects, and having had no apparent repairs or restorations. It is noted that old Austrian Majolica is not inherently "perfect" - pieces were mold formed by hand in this era and as such have marks like little dents in the pottery which are glazed over. This isn't damage- this is part of the history of old majolica pottery and how it was made. This item is sold as is, as described. Please see all photos which are a part of this description. Please note that this item is photographed in natural light; shadows that may appear as irregularities are not necessarily chips, cracks, or discoloration.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Featured Refinements: Tobacco Jar
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    Antique Austrian
    Majolica
    SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ
    TOBACCO JAR Humidor
    Late 19
    th C
    This is a rare Antique Austrian Majolica "SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ” TOBACCO JAR Humidor art pottery. It is in the form of the head bust of a 19
    th
    Century style character. He is
    ruddy faced,
    smoking a stogie (cigar),
    wearing a
    purple
    colored
    jacket and
    light blue
    cravat. He has brown hair, and is wearing a
    red fez
    cap
    with
    blue tassel
    . The hat serves as a lid, with a recessed area to put a sponge or piece of apple to keep the tobacco moist. This is an elegant storage jar for tobacco or other small items.
    The modeling of this “SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ" Tobacco Jar is masterfully done, capturing great character. The colors are deep and the painting and glazes are very well done. The interior of the bottom jar is
    unglazed in white; the bottom of the jar (base) is glazed
    with unglazed rim foot
    . The underside and inside of the cap lid are unglazed.
    The underside of the
    base is
    stamped with impressed mark
    s
    including
    illegible numbers,
    17; and 57 marked in black
    .
    The estimated
    date is
    late 19
    th
    Century.
    This “SMOKING MAN WITH FEZ" Figural Tobacco Jar is in very good condition. Condition status includes minimal normal wear and rubbing, glaze losses, firing flaws, crazing and fretting. Overall, this item is sound, having no chips, cracks, or major defects, and having had no apparent repairs or restorations. It is noted that old Austrian Majolica is not inherently "perfect" - pieces were mold formed by hand in this era and as such have marks like little dents in the pottery which are glazed over. This isn't damage- this is part of the history of old majolica pottery and how it was made. This item is sold as is, as described. Please see all photos which are a part of this description.
    Please note that this item is photographed in natural light; shadows that may appear as irregularities are not necessarily chips, cracks, or discoloration.
    Dimensions:         5.
    7
    In. Tall X
    5.0
    In. Wide X
    5.3
    In. Deep
    Weight:
    1 Lb, 2.
    9
    Oz.
    This type of old art pottery is known as Austrian Majolica. This style includes production techniques whereby tin glazes and decorations are applied and worked in stages upon a modeled pottery form, and fired several times in a kiln.
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