Polychrome porcelain tobacco jar with a pewter mount, 19th c - Lot 193

Polychrome porcelain tobacco jar with a pewter mount, 19th century Porcelain tobacco jar with hand-painted polychrome decoration featuring bouquets of flowers and butterflies, accented with gold fillets. The front features the calligraphic inscription “Tabac” within a frame of gold foliage. The container is fitted with a pewter lid with a screw-on closure, designed to protect the tobacco from moisture. The base bears a green underglaze mark identifying the manufacturer. The piece is representative of European production from the second half of the 19th century. Details: Period: 19th century – Materials: hand-painted porcelain and pewter mount – Manufacturer’s mark on the underside of the base – Height: 17 cm – Weight: 1,370 g.