N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The monkey is sat with his head resting on his hand and he has a cigar in his other hand. The monkey has glass eyes which adds to the charm of this piece.
As can be seen from the photographs this is a wonderful subject.
The top section lifts to reveal a hollow for tobacco within equally it could be used to store trinkets.
The jar is circa 1860 / 1880.
The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are: 22.5 cm high x 10 cm wide x 8.5 cm deep
CONDITION: From the photographs you can see that this is a lovely jar which are in lovely condition but there is a fine shrinkage line to the bottom of the front and a shrinkage line which runs top to bottom at the rear which can be viewed in the photographs. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition, as what you view is exactly what you will receive.
REF: black forest monkey tobacco jar
N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Monkey with Glass Eyes Tobacco Jar / Casket
