A Pair Blue and White with Yellow Tobaccojars in Dutch Delftware

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Description

The ovoid shape of this pair of tobacco pots is provided with a rare decoration. The yellow diamond shaped cartouche is surrounded with floral cartouches and guirlandes and awarded with two sigares and flowers. Inscription in the cartouche is in the french language: "TDE BRESIL," and "TDE VIRGINIE,", means "Tabac de Bresil" and " Tabac de Virginie" . The bras lids en suite are from later date.

Ex collection: Mr. J.G. Wurfbain, till 1979 owner of the castle "De Gelderse Toren". The castle is a large round tower located in Spankeren (Rheden municipality) in the Dutch province of Gelderland. The castle is first mentioned in 1179.

Auctioned in December 1979 by "Notarishuis Arnhem".

Origin and period
Delft, Holland
Name
A Pair Blue and White with Yellow Tobaccojars in Dutch Delftware
Categories
Decorative Arts Decorative Objects Vases, Garnitures & Vessels
Periods
18th Century Antique 18e eeuw
Measurements
Height: 38 cm, Diameter: 29 cm

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