PIPE SMOKING BULL Tobacco Jar Antique Majolica Pottery Humidor, c1895. This is a rare antique Austrian Majolica Tobacco Jar known as the PIPE SMOKING BULL. This two-piece tobacco jar, or humidor, is modeled in deep relief. The hand painting, décor, and glaze are very well done. The subject is a well-attired Bull smoking a long pipe, wearing large great coat, and holding an umbrella. The head forms the top lid. The lid (head) has a recessed area to put a damp sponge, and is nicely fitted on the matching base. The tobacco jar is decorated with stylized accents, and colors including a background decorated with sage green, brown, and purple. On both the top and the base, the inside is glazed; the underside of the top is unglazed; and the underside base is glazed with the exception of the rim edge which is unglazed. On the underside base, 4874 and 14 are impressed marks; 01 is marked underglaze in black. This is fine antique Austrian majolica, earthenware that has an opaque tin glaze, made in Austria. The estimated date is early 20th Century, circa 1896. Tall X 3.5 In. Wide X 3.0 In. This Antique Austrian Majolica PIPE SMOKING BULL Tobacco Jar is in mostly good condition, noting the top of the left horn and top of the right horn are chipped off; on the upper outside edge of the top cover there is a chip on the right side- ½ in. There is a ¼ in. X ¼ x ¼ in. Rim chip on the left side; and another ¼ in. X ¼ x ¼. Rim chip on the back side. Otherwise, condition status includes minimal normal wear and rubbing, glaze losses, firing flaws, crazing, and fretting. Overall, this work is sound, having no chips, cracks, or major defects, and having had no apparent repairs or restorations. Please note that this item is photographed in natural light; shadows that may appear as irregularities are not necessarily chips, cracks, or discoloration. Please see all photos which are a part of this description. It is noted that old French 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. Please bookmark this work; Listing Category and List Price are subject to change. The age quoted is an estimate based on form, design, research, and Sellers collecting experience. If you see something wrong in a listing, please send me a message and let me know and I will address the situation accordingly. The item “PIPE SMOKING BULL Tobacco Jar Antique AUSTRIAN MAJOLICA Pottery Humidor, c. 1895″ is in sale since Sunday, October 24, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tobacciana\Cigars\Humidors\Antique & Vintage”. The seller is “fleurman” and is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Featured Refinements: Tobacco Jar
- Type: Majolica Pottery
- Dimensions: 5.2 In. Tall X 3.5 In. Wide X 3.0 In. Deep
- Weight: 11.1 Oz.
- Model: Antique PIPE SMOKING BULL Tobacco Jar
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
- Antique: Yes