{"product_id":"1700s-antique-lead-tobacco-jar-18th-century-tobacco-pot-colonial-decor","title":"Antique Lead Tobacco Jar, 1700s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"589\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA Georgian lead tobacco jar, dating to the 18th century, complete with its original lid and internal tobacco tamper. The octagonal body stands on small feet and is finished with a tiered lid surmounted by a finely cast figural bust. Traces of the original painted surface remain visible.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eThe finial depicts the head of an African man, a motif seen on some Georgian tobacco wares that reflects the historical links between the tobacco trade and Britain's colonial economy. Lead tobacco jars were first introduced in the early 18th century and remained in use well into the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eA decorative object for a shelf, desk or cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eSourced in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight 5.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. Surface wear and remnants of the original painted finish reflect the age and history of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATTIQUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57777097146752,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/9230\/1184\/files\/il_fullxfull.7863351600_cy7a.jpg?v=1775047466","url":"https:\/\/www.attiquehome.com\/products\/1700s-antique-lead-tobacco-jar-18th-century-tobacco-pot-colonial-decor","provider":"ATTIQUE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}