MONKEY HEAD TOBACCO JAR WITH  HINGED LID IN THE FORM OF A  FEZ CAP & BEING  HAND CRAFTED FROM HIGHLY POLISHED FAUX SILVER METAL ALLOYS &  MEASURING 6.5 INCHES HIGH

Reference: 0420

MONKEY HEAD TOBACCO JAR WITH HINGED LID IN THE FORM OF A FEZ CAP & BEING HAND CRAFTED FROM HIGHLY POLISHED FAUX SILVER METAL ALLOYS & MEASURING 6.5 INCHES HIGH

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Description

A very unique quality one off collectors novalty tobacco jar in the form of an Monkeys head,made to a good sized realistic scale and a fairly weighty piece.

All being beautifully cast and hand crafted in great detail from faux silver mixed metal alloys ,which have been carefully worked and highly polished to provide an appearance similar to real pure silver.

The monkey is depicted wearing a dickie bow tie and high shirt collar,having his fur coat detailed in the fine casting throughout the front,side and rear views.

The monkeys head has been made to function with an hinged cap styled lid in the form of a Turkish fez with tassel,and conceals a cylindrical compartment for the storage of loose tabacco.

The eyes are glass and the monkey can be seen holding a cheroot or small cigar with both ends cut off squarely in the mouth,thus confirming the item is a tobacco jar,and probably a special promotional item specially made for a shop window display.

CONDITION

The item is in excellent condition throughout.

MEASUREMENTS:
Height: 6.5 Inches
Width: 6.5 Inches (Ear to Ear)
Depth: 6.5 Inches

The underneath has been nicely finished with a closed base made from a sheet of polished faux silver metal alloy,requiring no need for a table protector underneath.

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OUR REF 0420

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Period1920
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MONKEY HEAD TOBACCO JAR WITH HINGED LID IN THE FORM OF A FEZ CAP & BEING HAND CRAFTED FROM HIGHLY POLISHED FAUX SILVER METAL ALLOYS & MEASURING 6.5 INCHES HIGH

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