Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Catalogue

Lot 498: A Pair of Vintage Black Americana Cold-Painted Ceramic Tobacco Jars

This auction ended on August 26, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £38

A pair of vintage ceramic tobacco jars or humidors, each designed as a stylized male head with a two-part construction where the upper portion forms a removable lid. The first jar depicts a man with a dark cap, featuring a matte brown finish and a small yellow cylindrical object held between his lips. The second jar depicts a man wearing a multi-coloured headwrap in shades of pink, green, and blue. Both pieces are crafted from ceramic with a white-glazed interior and a cold-painted matte exterior. These items are characteristic of early 20th-century smoking accessories and novelty ceramics. No manufacturer marks or factory stamps are visible on the exterior or interior surfaces.


Condition report:

Has Cracks , Repaired.