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Delft Blue and White "Dunkerer" Tobacco Jar

Description
Delft blue and white "Dunkerer" tobacco jar, with brass lid topped with an acorn finial knob. Made in the Netherlands circa 1840. Surface of jar decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Dunkerer" is inscribed. Jars marked "Dunkerer" contained a processed tobacco imported to Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France from Saint Domingue (now Haiti). De Drie Klokken (Three Bells) mark on bottom. This jar is sold individually, but is one of a collection (see last image).

Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Deft, faience and brass
Condition:	Good. Minor chipping, pitting, crazing and losses to glazed finish.
Creation Date:	Circa 1830-1849
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Delftware, Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	03
Incollect Reference #:	676092