Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar

Description:

Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar, Holland, late 18th century, blue and white decorated with central inscription "TONKA" within a floral and foliate frame, marks for the widow of Gerrit Brouwer, proprietor of "De Lampetkan", ht. 9 1/2 in.; together with a stepped brass cap, overall ht. 14 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Top and footrim missing glaze and with typical chips/flakes; a glaze flake to surface (below inscription) hole under base very poorly plugged.

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