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Decorative Arts & Design

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December 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 461

Lot 461

Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1881

Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1881
Lot 461 Details
Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1881

height 10 in — 25.5 cm
incised on the base R.W. Martin & Bros. London, the cover incised R.W. Martin / London & Southall / 1881 / 1.9

Estimate $7,000-$10,000

Realised: $21,250
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1881
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1881
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1881
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1881
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1881

CONDITION DETAILS

Good professional restoration to the beak and minor area at the collar; small hairline on the back of the body; some minor paint loss on the wood base; otherwise in substantially good condition

LOT 461
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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