Category Archives: majolica

Majolica ceramic tobacco humidor with pipe lid

March 22, 2026 – 2:57 pm

This majolica tobacco humidor dates from the late 19th to early 20th century, from Austria. The piece features characteristic relief molding with floral decorations and a distinctive pipe-shaped lid handle, typical of the Victorian era when smoking accessories were both functional and decorative. Tobacco humidors like this were designed to keep tobacco fresh and were common in middle and upper-class households during a time when pipe smoking was a popular leisure activity. These decorative ceramic pieces are highly valued by collectors of tobacciana, majolica pottery enthusiasts, and those interested in Victorian-era decorative arts for their charming designs and cultural significance.

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Majolica Ceramic Tiger Head Humidor Jar Hand Painted Austrian Antique

March 20, 2026 – 2:49 am

Market Insights Antique Majolica: These figural tobacco jars (or humidors) were often hand-painted and crafted in Austria or Italy during the late 19th or early 20th century. Condition Matters: The value is heavily influenced by any chips, cracks, or “flea bites, ” especially on sensitive areas like the ears or the rim of the lid. Please see pictures there is three small cracks on the lid that you can’t really see unless examining.

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Majolica Hippo Tobacco Humidor Jar Caddy Vintage Antique

September 18, 2025 – 7:29 am

Amazing 19th century tobacco caddy humidor hippopotamus form. Some minor chips as noted in photos. Excellent addition for any lover of majolica.

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Pig Majolica Humidor with Pipe and Purple Jacket

April 1, 2025 – 4:19 am

A majolica humidor in the shape of a pig dressed. With a purple jacket. Probably Austrian in manufacture, dating from the last quarter of the 19th century. Very desirable form of a personified pig in a purple jacket. Primarily in colors of peach, and purple. The pig’s head acts as the humidor lid handle. As is usual there is an hole in the base for a sponge to keep tobacco from drying out. The original natural sponge is still present. If you choose to you can probably easily remove it by wetting the sponge. Approximately 6 1/2 in height. There is 3/8 chip on the pig’s ear. Check the photographs for details. There are a few glaze skips here and there which is common on these humidors. There are no cracks and the interior is clean.

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Majolica Very Rare Antique Ceramic Native American Humidor

January 23, 2025 – 2:01 pm

Antique Majolica Native American Humidor handpainted with flowers and a couple on the front. Has a nice floral motif around the top rim as well. This piece is from the 1890s. It has 1 flea bite chip on his right foot. There is another flea bite from the manufacturing process. The pictures help form part of the description. Please see the pictures for details and measurements. Considering this piece is 150+ years old, it is in good condition.

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ATQ Majolica Native Chief Indian Victorian Pottery Planter Tobacciana Humidor

February 6, 2024 – 1:12 pm

This has a great look to it and is very old. There is some crazing to the finish and some chipping as you can see from the pics. There may be some scratching or surface wear from age which is to be expected. Please see all photos for details and feel free to ask any questions. This piece measures 8″ tall by 7″ wide. Please keep in mind that the majority of the items in my store are used, vintage or antique. I try to list every item accurately and to the best of my ability including any damage that I may find. There may be surface wear, scuffing or minor things to items that would come with normal use so if there is something specific you are concerned about please ask. If you are unhappy with an item please send me a message and let me know.

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Majolica Hippo Tobacco Humidor Jar Caddy Vintage Antique 6029

January 16, 2024 – 9:57 am

No chips and No cracks are found.

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11 1/4 Majolica Arab Tobacco Humidor

August 15, 2023 – 2:46 am

It measures 11 1/4″ high x 6 3/4″ x 7 5/8 and is marked. It has a chip and a tiny flake on one collar and a small chip repair on the inside of the base on the top rim. Otherwise it has no other issues. It is a extremely large/ rare size for a Majolica humidor.

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Majolica Pottery Cavalier Tobacco Jar Standing Gentleman

November 19, 2022 – 3:34 pm

Standing Gentleman The Cavalier, Plumed Hat, Mustache, Goatee, Pipe Humidor/Tobacco Jar – Sponge-ware Mounted Base – Unmarked, Possibly Staffordshire. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tobacciana\Cigars\Humidors\Antique & Vintage”. The seller is “freddes123″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

Featured Refinements: Tobacco Jar
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Vintage: Yes

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Majolica Figural Humidor Tabacco Jar Man on Top Trunk Eating Watermelon

November 10, 2022 – 12:39 am

Majolica Figural Humidor Tabacco Jar – Man on Top Trunk Eating Watermelon. This is a very nice majolica Figural Humidor. No chips or repairs. 9 1/4″ x 9″L x 5. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tobacciana\Cigars\Humidors\Antique & Vintage”. The seller is “stripe4107″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Modified Item: No
Vintage: Yes

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