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A rare antique Austrian clown jester figural Majolica pottery humidor. Cigar, pipe, tobacco ceramic/pottery jar / container. Made in Austria, circa early 1900’s. The underside has a numbered impression which isn’t perfectly clear. I believe it is: 78 08 46. 4 1/2″ Tall x 4″ Wide x 4 Deep. In overall great condition. No cracks, crazing or repairs. There are a few minor surface/paint chips as circled in the photos. The tip of his nose has a tiny white spot which is glazed over and not a chip but. Regular, natural occurring imperfections in the glaze and firing of majolica pottery. Please message me with any questions.

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The Majolica Frog Playing Mandolin Humidor is a unique and charming piece for collectors of antique and vintage tobacciana items. This Austrian tobacco jar features a whimsical design with a frog playing a mandolin, adding a playful touch to its functionality as a humidor. Made with high-quality majolica craftsmanship, this vintage piece is sure to be a conversation starter in any cigar lover’s collection.

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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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Very nice shape, ultra scarce. One small chip is present on underside of lid. Message me if you have any questions!

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What a beautiful piece! In fine condition with a only a few very minor chips. Not marked but typically vintage Austrian. This humidor has been well cared for during its existence and will be a welcomed addition to a fine tobacco collection. About 10″ tall (including cover), 5 1/4″ base diameter, 3 1/8″ chamber diameter, 3 1/2″ chamber depth. Cover diameter about 4 1/4. Pictures present an excellent visual description of this lovely, vintage tobacco humidor. Your questions are always welcomed.

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All pictures are part of the description. Significant imperfections will be highlighted in. If you have questions or would like additional pictures, please feel welcome to message us. This is a rare antique Frog Smoking Pipe Tobacco Jar made of Majolica, measuring 6.25 inches. It is a vintage collectible item in the category of Tobacciana and Cigars. The jar features a unique design with a frog smoking a pipe, making it a charming and decorative piece for any collector interested in antique and vintage items. 6.25″ height x 5″ width x 3.75 depth.

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Please note the photos. I don’t see concerning issues such as chips or cracks. 5.25″ tall x 2.75″.

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Beautiful and Old Majolica. Austrian Humidor a Man Wearing a Green Cap, 4″L x 2 3/4″W x 4 3/4H approx. We guarantee NO reproductions of any kind. Is a very nice and rare (the only one we have seen in years) Austrian majolica figural humidor of a man wearing a green cap. It is in very good antique condition as I did not see any chip, crack or repair except. A small restored chip to its inner rim. Like most antiques majolica, it has some crazing & discolorations. Please disregard the lighting glares.

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Excellent quality and craftsmanship. No chips or cracks. Minimal signs of cosmetic wear conducive with age. Composition is like a red clay, almost like Terra Cotta. Please use photos for further description. Any questions please ask. Thank you for looking.

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Terra Cotta Humidor Tobacco Jar Blackamoor 5 1/4″H x 5″ x 4 1/2, marked BU/401. This is a very rare and highly desirable. Bernard Bloch terra cotta humidor tobacco jar. It is in good antique condition consistent with its age of over 115 years. Any question, please ask before purchasing it. Please check out the pictures as they are important parts of the listing and disregard the lighting glares. About Terra Cotta and Cold-Painted Items. Painted (polychrome) terracotta is typically first covered with a thin coat of. It has been very widely used but the paint is only suitable for indoor positions and is much less durable than fired colors in or under a ceramic glaze. The typical firing temperature is around 1,000 °C (1,830 °F), though it may be as low as 600 °C (1,112 °F) in historic and archaeological examples. For this reason, many terra cotta objects (such as match holders/strikers) lose the paints on the surface easily as seen in many vintage/antique examples. Some paints could even be washed off with alcohol or similar solutions if they are not fired up to 1,000 °C. Therefore, terra cotta objects that have most paints intact are hard to find and are highly desirable by collectors. Fired terracotta is not. But surface-burnishing the body before firing can decrease its porousness and a layer of glaze can make it watertight. Some types of terracotta are. How to care terracotta and cold-painted items. (1) Since Terra Cotta objects are not 100% water proof especially the vintage/antique ones, do not wash them as water would get into the objects which might have crazed and result in cracks. Instead, clean it with a slightly damp cloth and clean it gently. (2) Since not all terra cotta objects are fired up to 1,000 °C, some paints on certain surface are like cold-painted paints and wear off or can be removed easily. Do not use alcohol or acetone as they could unevenly remove the paints in some unstable areas making it look like damaged. (3) Do not use bleach as it could eventually damage the clay and the item could fall apart into many small pieces later. Please ask question before purchasing it if you are not familiar with cold-painted items. It should be used as reference only. You should do your own research and decide if it is useful for you.

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