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18th century Dutch Delft jar inscribed: Red Snuff

Offered by: Mazereeuw Antiquair

Description
Delft, the Netherlands
Workshop: unknown
Date: circa 1780

A genuine blue and white tobacco jar for the storage of snuff tobacco with an original brass lid.
The jar is inscribed Rooijesnuif (Red Snuff) (Sniff) and is painted between two Native Americans smoking a pipe with barrels, rolls, and tobacco leaves around them. Above Rooijesnuif, we see a wonderful garland of draped curtains and shell motifs. The brand refers to the snuff tobacco infused with something that is unknown to me. One almost would think it was for the storage of pink c*ke. ;)

Marked M:Q. Mark unknown.

More Information

Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Delftware
Condition:	Good. The jar is in excellent condition with the normal small chips and wear of use, as can be expected for its age.
Creation Date:	Circa 1780
Styles / Movements:	Delftware, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	857254

Message from Seller:

Visit Mazereeuw Antiquair on the Spiegelgracht to explore our curated collection of 17th and 18th-century Dutch Delftware and antique tiles. For inquiries regarding decorative pieces or bespoke tiling projects, please contact Johan at +31 6 10441458 or johan@mazereeuw.nl.

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