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Delft Blue and White "Dunkerer" Tobacco Jar

Description
Delft blue and white "Dunkerer" tobacco jar circa 1780, from the Netherlands. Not the original brass lid - it is larger than the opening. Surface of jar is 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). "BP" mark of the De Vergulde Blompot factory (1616-1841) is inscribed on the bottom. This jar is sold individually, but is one of a collection (see last image).

Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Delft faience and brass
Condition:	Good. Minor chipping, pitting, crazing and losses to glazed finish. Lid too large - not original and missing knob.
Creation Date:	Circa 1810-1829
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Delftware, Traditional, Neoclassical
Patterns:	Florals/Botanical, Handmade, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	12
Incollect Reference #:	676095