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Delft Blue and White "Dunkerer" Tobacco Jar

$2,500
£1,907.57
€2,170
CA$3,510.81
A$3,842.16
CHF 2,030.24
MX$45,858.71
NOK 25,908.44
SEK 23,695.38
DKK 16,208.78

About the Item

Delft blue and white "Dunkerer" tobacco jar, with brass lid topped with an acorn finial knob. Made in the Netherlands circa 1840. Surface of jar decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Dunkerer" is inscribed. Jars marked "Dunkerer" contained a processed tobacco imported to Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France from Saint Domingue (now Haiti). De Drie Klokken (Three Bells) mark on bottom. This jar is sold individually, but is one of a collection (see last image). Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, of the following: patina, scaling, light rust, discoloration, and corrosion.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1830-1849
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Minor chipping, pitting, crazing and losses to glazed finish.
  • Seller Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 031stDibs: LU984736417952

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