RARE GENTLEMAN DOG with CIGAR Tobacco Jar Antique Majolica Pottery Humidor c1880. This is a rare antique Austrian Majolica Tobacco Jar known as the GENTLEMAN DOG with CIGAR Tobacco Jar. 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 DOG with CIGAR Tobacco Jar. This well-dressed Dog wears a tam slouch cap, bow tie, long tailed jacket, a waistcoat; his hands in his pockets, a cigar dangles from the side of his open mouth, and he is giving a wink. The head forms the top of the tobacco jar. The underside of the lid (head) has a recessed area to put a damp sponge and is nicely fitted on the matching base. On the top, the inside and underside is glazed; the rim is unglazed. On the base, the top rim and the inside of the underside base is unglazed. The underside bottom is unglazed. The tobacco jar has colors including a background decorated with dark brown, gray, green, off-white, and pink. This is fine antique Austrian majolica, earthenware that has an opaque tin glaze, made in Austria. The estimated date is circa 1880. This RARE GENTLEMAN DOG with CIGAR Tobacco Jar is in very good condition- there is a surface glaze loss on the back collar. Condition status includes minimal normal wear and rubbing, typical crazing, minor glaze losses, firing flaws, and fretting. Overall, this work is sound, having no chips, cracks, or major defects, and having had no apparent repairs or restorations. It is noted that old majolica is not inherently “perfect” – pieces were still mold formed 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 pottery and how it was made. Please see all photos which are a part of this description. Please note; photos have been taken in indirect sunlight; therefore, reflections and lighting spots may appear, but do not necessarily indicate defects. Dimensions: 5.2 In. Tall X 3.7 In. Wide X 3.6 In Deep. Weight: 9.0 Oz. This is Austrian Art Pottery majolica art pottery. This style includes production techniques whereby enamel glazes and decorations are hand applied and worked in stages upon a pottery form and fired several times in a kiln. 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 “RARE GENTLEMAN DOG with CIGAR Tobacco Jar Antique Majolica Pottery Humidor c1880″ is in sale since Tuesday, December 8, 2020. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\Art Pottery\Majolica”. The seller is “fleurman” and is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country of Origin: Austria
• Maker: Austrian Majolica
• Subject: Tobacco Jar/ Humidor
• Style: Antique Majolica Tobacco Jar
• Material: Majolica
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Dimensions: 5.2 In. Tall X 3.7 In. Wide X 3.6 In Deep
• Weight: 9.0 Oz.
• Featured Refinements: Antique Majolica
• Type: Majolica
• Age: Circa 1880
• Object Type: Tobacco Jar
• Color: Dark brown, gray, green, off-white, and pink
• Origin: Majolica