18thC Antique Continental Figural Tobacco Jar with Match Holder/Striker Pottery

18thC Antique Continental Figural Tobacco Jar with Match Holder/Striker PotteryA very attractive continental hard paste porcelain pot with figures on the lid. The piece is from 18thc period and in good antique condition. Likely German Measures 8 & 1 2" or 21. 5cm height Weight 1. 2kg Condition. Inspection found The lid has a crack over the top and chip to the rim. There is a chip to the larger basket and hairline. The rabbits ear has broken. There is loss to the underside of lid and wear to the gilt throughout. The issues are

Set of Weights: A trader would have a set of these weights to measure different amounts

The floral decoration is very beautiful and would have been done by a skilled ceramic artist

They have ornate brass frames and backs

a British artist known for his pastoral and domestic scenes

Images are an important part of our listing to show the item clearly and accurately and must be carefully inspected before purchase

The images form part of the exact description and must be carefully examined

length excluding handle 8 & 3/4" or 22cm

has a fascinating history

Gilt is in very good condition

it merged with the Atlantis Group

Measures 4" or 10cm height 3 & 3/8" or 8

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