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Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Tobacco Jar to the 19th Century.
On the underside of the base there is the complete trade label which reads,
' James Marshall, Wood Turner, Market Place, Beverley'.
' Orders Promptly Attended To. Turning of every description, in iron, brass and cabinet work'.
James Marshall was a trade wood turner operating between 1857-1889. He was in Market Place in 1858 and by 1872 he had moved to St Marys terrace, hence dating this jar from 1858 to 1871.
Beverley was a regional market town with a mixed economy of agriculture, small traders and local retail workshops.
This bit of provenance raises this jar to such an interesting piece because we know where it was made, by whoom and when.
It measures approx 21cm h x 10cm w at the base.
Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Tobacco Jar to the 19th Century.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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A Yorkshire Antique Treen Tobacco Jar - Complete Trade and Makers Label
