A RARE SARREGUEMINES FIGURAL JASPERWARE TOBACCO JAR 19TH CENTURY The John Scarce Collection
Description: A RARE SARREGUEMINES FIGURAL JASPERWARE TOBACCO JAR
19TH CENTURY
A smear glaze tobacco jar and cover, modelled as a toga-clad monkey bearing a lantern, standing in front of Diogene's barrel, labelled 'DIOGENE'. All above a turning oval base impressed with the numbered 352 and the phrase 'Je cherghe un singe?', along with the letter T.
The John Scarce Collection
20cm high, 11.5cm wide, 17cm deep
OTHER NOTES:
Diogene's was a Greek philosopher, who was well known for his philosophical stunts, which including carrying a lamp during daylight, claiming he was in search of an honest man, during the evenings he often slept in a large ceramic jar, as depicted in this example.
Condition:
Condition: no visible repairs, discolouration in places, particularly to opening of jar consistent with age and use.
Approximately 1472 gms total weight
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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Description: A RARE SARREGUEMINES FIGURAL JASPERWARE TOBACCO JAR
19TH CENTURY
A smear glaze tobacco jar and cover, modelled as a toga-clad monkey bearing a lantern, standing in front of Diogene's barrel, labelled 'DIOGENE'. All above a turning oval base impressed with the numbered 352 and the phrase 'Je cherghe un singe?', along with the letter T.
The John Scarce Collection
20cm high, 11.5cm wide, 17cm deep
OTHER NOTES:
Diogene's was a Greek philosopher, who was well known for his philosophical stunts, which including carrying a lamp during daylight, claiming he was in search of an honest man, during the evenings he often slept in a large ceramic jar, as depicted in this example.
Condition:
Condition: no visible repairs, discolouration in places, particularly to opening of jar consistent with age and use.
Approximately 1472 gms total weight
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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