GENTLEMAN BULLDOG with CIGAR Tobacco Jar Antique Majolica Pottery Humidor c. This is a rare antique Austrian Majolica Tobacco Jar known as the GENTLEMAN BULLDOG with CIGAR. This two-piece tobacco jar, or humidor, is modeled in deep relief. And glaze are very well done. The subject is a well-attired GENTLEMAN BULLDOG with CIGAR. The head forms the top. The lid (head) has a recessed area to put a damp sponge and is nicely fitted on the matching base. On the lid, the inside is unglazed. On the base, the inside is glazed. The top rim of the base is unglazed; the underside base is unglazed. The tobacco jar is decorated with stylized accents, and colors including a background decorated with medium brown, gray, blue-green, white, and pink. This delightful jar features a jovial face, floppy ears, a tam cap, a brown jacket, a light-colored shirt with a bow tie, all rendered in distinctive vibrant glazes. This is fine antique Austrian majolica, earthenware that has an opaque tin glaze, made in Austria. The jar has a fitted rim between top and bottom; the top has an inside lower rim projecting downward from the top so that it slips neatly inside the edge of the bottom to hold it secure. N the underside base. Austrian Majolica Tobacco Jar known as the GENTLEMAN BULLDOG with CIGAR. Is in very good condition- noting an old 1/10 in. Chip on the bottom outside rim edge. 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 see all photos which are a part of this description. It is noted that old majolica is not inherently “perfect” – pieces were still hand made in this era and as such have marks like little dents in the pottery which are glazed over. This is not damage- this is part of the history of old pottery and how it was made. Please note; photos have been taken in indirect sunlight; therefore, reflections and lighting spots may appear, but do not necessarily indicate defects. The estimated date is circa 1890. Dimensions: 5.2 In. Tall X 3.7 In. Wide X 3.4 In. Weight: 10.5 Oz. Please check out my other listings with Fleurman. Please bookmark this work; Listing Category and List Price are subject to change. If you see something wrong in a listing, please send me a message and let me know and I will address the situation accordingly.
