Antique Staffordshire pottery pearlware tobacco box the cover with a lion finial early 19th century

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£3400

Dated: 1815 to 1820 Staffordshire England

The oval-shaped pottery tobacco jar is decorated in relief with a tavern scene with male figures in various stages of drinking and smoking. The sides of the box feature lion heads, adding to the liveliness of the piece with its colorful enamel decoration. The lion on the cover is well modeled and full of character and charm. A jar is a rare piece dating to the first quarter of the 19th century and capturing the social culture of the period.

Dimensions: 6 inches high

Current Condition: Unrestored and generally good condition with only minor signs of historical wear commensurate with age.

£3400    $4590

Description

The oval-shaped pottery tobacco jar is decorated in relief with a tavern scene with male figures in various stages of drinking and smoking. The sides of the box feature lion heads, adding to the liveliness of the piece with its colorful enamel decoration. The lion on the cover is well modeled and full of character and charm. A jar is a rare piece dating to the first quarter of the 19th century and capturing the social culture of the period.

Additional information

Dimensions 6 in