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Pottery => What's my Pottery? => Topic started by: ju1i3 on September 04, 2016, 05:55:42 AM

Title: tobacco jar 2
Post by: ju1i3 on September 04, 2016, 05:55:42 AM

This is a tobacco jar I see regularly. The prices were so low I bought two. I'm going to plant some hyacinth bulbs (in bulb fibre) in them. They certainly share something of the classical style of some terracotta hyacinth vases (http://www.hyacinthvases.org.uk/ceramic_hyacinth_vases shows a few I've had in my possession). I show another pair I have but pic is quite small so will post another.

Title: Re: tobacco jar 2
Post by: ju1i3 on September 11, 2016, 06:03:34 AM

I don't know much about the terminology but is this "Etruscan" style that was revived in the 19th century?

I picked up the other jar from the sorting office. I see they are slightly different sizes. The design (transfer?) is crisper and more vibrant on one.

Title: Re: tobacco jar 2
Post by: Anne on September 13, 2016, 03:19:40 AM

Gosh, I think they are fab! I know zilch about them though, Julie. They would look super with herbs growing in them on the kitchen window sill. :)

Title: Re: tobacco jar 2
Post by: ju1i3 on September 16, 2016, 06:46:12 PM

I've planted them up with hyacinth bulbs. I'll add another pic when they're in bloom.

Title: Re: tobacco jar 2
Post by: Carolyn Preston on September 17, 2016, 08:34:33 PM

Where are you Jul13? On a recent holiday, I've discovered that Maine, US had quite the red pottery industry going.

Carolyn

Title: Re: tobacco jar 2
Post by: ju1i3 on September 18, 2016, 05:10:26 AM

I'm in the UK now (originally from PHL, PA).

Title: Re: tobacco jar 2
Post by: Carolyn Preston on September 18, 2016, 09:47:29 PM

Then it is not likely to be from Maine!  :24:

Carolyn