Beautiful early 20th-century European brass TABAK tobacco jar / tabakspot, sourced from an antique shop in the Netherlands.
Likely dating to approximately the 1920s–1940s, this substantial lidded canister was originally made for storing loose tobacco. The front features raised “TABAK” lettering — the Dutch word for tobacco — surrounded by an embossed repeating shell/palmette motif. A domed fitted lid is finished with an ornamental finial.
The underside bears an impressed circular maker’s monogram, shown clearly in the photographs. While the piece is maker-marked, the manufacturer has not been conclusively identified, so it is being offered without a specific maker attribution.
The brass has developed a wonderful naturally darkened patina with warm golden areas showing through, giving the piece a particularly beautiful old-world appearance. It has not been aggressively polished, preserving its aged character.
Estimated period: Early 20th century, circa 1920s–1940s
Material: Brass
Origin: European; sourced in the Netherlands
Original use: Tobacco storage / tabakspot
Mark: Circular maker’s monogram to underside
Condition is consistent with age and use, including patina, oxidation, surface scratches, darkening and other age-related wear. Interior shows additional darkening consistent with its original use. Please review all photographs closely for condition.
A fantastic decorative piece for a vintage study, library, gentleman’s room, tobacco collection, European interior, old-world kitchen or collected shelf display.
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