{"product_id":"vintage-dutch-brass-tabak-tobacco-jar-lidded-canister-c1920s-40s-netherlands","title":"Vintage Dutch Brass TABAK Tobacco Jar Lidded Canister c1920s-40s Netherlands","description":"Beautiful early 20th-century European brass TABAK tobacco jar \/ tabakspot, sourced from an antique shop in the Netherlands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLikely dating to approximately the 1920s–1940s, this substantial lidded canister was originally made for storing loose tobacco.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated period: Early 20th century, circa 1920s–1940s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: European; sourced in the Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal use: Tobacco storage \/ tabakspot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMark: Circular maker’s monogram to underside\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic decorative piece for a vintage study, library, gentleman’s room, tobacco collection, European interior, old-world kitchen or collected shelf display.","brand":"Caribe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49012967768289,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/4687\/6385\/files\/1eabc99d-1c3e-4212-9376-d6f682552c2e.jpg?v=1788112611","url":"https:\/\/www.aventecrystals.com\/products\/vintage-dutch-brass-tabak-tobacco-jar-lidded-canister-c1920s-40s-netherlands","provider":"AVENTÉ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}