A pair of ceramic Delft Tobacco Jars, Potterie Oud Delft in Nijmegen, 1923-1935
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ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
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ZAR 10 211
Location
Cape Town
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A pair of ceramic Delft Tobacco Jars, Potterie Oud Delft in Nijmegen, 1923-1935
each height: 20cm; diameter: 13cm
Notes
A pair of Delft blue and white tobacco jars, decorated with figural smoking scenes beside tobacco barrels. One inscribed “VIOLET”, showing a single smoker; the other “SUMATRA”, with two figures smoking. The inscriptions refer to popular tobacco blends or trading origins. Both have domed lids with stylised floral decoration. Signature of maker on base.
Provenance
Private Collection.
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