Seated Pug Tobacco Jar from Staffordshire Pottery, 1900

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Staffordshire Pottery Seated Pug Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900
A charming and increasingly sought-after Staffordshire pottery tobacco jar in the form … Read more Staffordshire Pottery Seated Pug Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900
A charming and increasingly sought-after Staffordshire pottery tobacco jar in the form of a seated pug dog, dating to the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1900.

Beautifully modelled with the distinctive features associated with the breed, the pug is portrayed seated with an alert expression, bulging eyes, wrinkled brow, and characteristic broad muzzle. The removable head forms the lid of the tobacco jar, a popular novelty design produced by Staffordshire potteries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Finished in cream and white glazes with hand-painted detailing to the face, collar, paws, and features, the piece displays an attractive craquelure to the glaze, consistent with its age. The expressive character and humorous appeal of these figural tobacco jars have made them enduringly popular with collectors of Staffordshire pottery, animal figures, tobacconiana, and country house interiors.

Originally intended for storing tobacco, examples of this type were often displayed on mantelpieces, desks, and smoking tables, combining practicality with decorative charm. Today they remain highly collectible and make an eye-catching decorative object.

A delightful example of a classic Staffordshire novelty tobacco jar, full of personality and decorative appeal.

Origin - Staffordshire, England

Date - Circa 1900

Material - Glazed earthenware pottery

Condition
Good antique condition consistent with age and use. General surface wear, crazing to the glaze, and minor firing imperfections typical of Staffordshire production. No obvious major damage visible from photographs, although the piece should be examined in hand for a full condition report.

Measurements

Height: 19 cm / 7.5 inch

Width: 13 cm / 5.1 inch

Depth: 16 cm / 6.3 inch

Weight: 0.8 k.g. / 1.8 lbs This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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