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Egyptian Silver Tobacco Jar

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 February 2025 · William Rand Antiques
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Description

A good Egyptian solid silver tobacco jar or table pot with beautiful engraved decoration to the lid and panelled sides. Hallmaked to both components.

In excellent condition throughout; weight: 163 grams

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Egyptian Silver Tobacco Jar to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1083652
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Description
A good Egyptian solid silver tobacco jar or table pot with beautiful engraved decoration to the lid and panelled sides. Hallmaked to both components.

In excellent condition throughout; weight: 163 grams

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Egyptian Silver Tobacco Jar to the 1910s.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1083652
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013

The isle of man's premier antique shop

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Archive I An intricately engraved cylindrical silver jar with a fitted lid resting on a wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Egyptian Silver Tobacco Jar

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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
Telephone 07624 207 843
Location
The Courtyard
3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/osbourne
Verified Since Dec 2013
Items For Sale 126
Items Sold 3,781
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2013
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Location: The Courtyard, 3 Water Street, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 1JP, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/osbourne
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An intricately engraved cylindrical silver jar with a fitted lid resting on a wooden surface.
Egyptian Silver Tobacco Jar
Ref: SA1083652
An intricately engraved cylindrical silver jar with a fitted lid resting on a wooden surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTobacco Jars
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMiddle Eastern
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, Geometric panels, Chased engraving
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Egyptian silver items, particularly those produced in Cairo workshops during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often feature intricate chased and engraved Islamic or Pharaonic motifs designed for export and local use.

These pieces are typically crafted from high-grade silver, often marked with local hallmarks or assay stamps, and utilise hand-chasing, repousse, and engraving techniques to create detailed surface patterns.

Authenticity is assessed through the presence of traditional Egyptian silver assay marks, weight, patination appropriate for age, and the quality of the hand-tooled detailing rather than cast repetition.

An antique silver container can be placed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or mantelpiece as a textural accent piece that contrasts against matte surfaces or natural wood grains.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the desirable dark patination in the recessed details while preventing surface scratching.
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