Two Dutch Delft Tobacco Jars

Description:

Two Dutch Delft Tobacco Jars, Holland, possibly 19th century, both ovoid form and decorated in blue, one ornamented with Indians smoking and tobacco plants flanking a ship at sea with an anchor and barrel in the foreground over a banner labeled "RAPPE"; the other depicting a smoking African and a gentleman in Western dress, tobacco plants, and a house over a banner labeled "VARINAS"; both with domed brass covers, (minor chips),ht. 12 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Old minor chips around jar rims and base edges.


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