S/4591 Antique Treen 19th Century Mahogany Tobacco Jar

A well turned 19th century mahogany tobacco jar, having a plain body of baluster form that has a carved fitted lid, surmounted by a shaped mahogany finial, terminating with a small bone acorn. The interior is fitted with a separate mahogany ring turned lid, with a bone handle to compress the tobacco. The whole has a good medium colour and patination.

Sold 7½ in. (19 cm.) High
5½ in. (14 cm.) Diameter Dutch Circa 1860