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Antique Royal Doulton Plough Horses Tobacco Jar Humidor – England – Amber Yellow Black – Lidded Pottery
Product Description
Add a remarkable piece of English pottery history to your collection with this beautiful Antique Royal Doulton Tobacco Jar / Humidor, featuring a distinctive countryside scene with draft horses, rural workers, and trees against a rich amber-yellow glazed background.
Manufactured by the renowned Royal Doulton pottery company in England, this attractive early 20th-century ceramic tobacco jar features artwork closely associated with the Plough Horses / Autumn Work series, including striking black silhouette-style illustrations and traditional English countryside imagery.
The cylindrical jar features a matching removable ceramic lid with a large glossy black knob. The underside of the lid includes a perforated ceramic humidifying component, characteristic of traditional tobacco storage jars.
The vibrant mustard-yellow and amber glaze contrasts beautifully with the black decorative borders and finely detailed rural illustrations.
This attractive antique would make a wonderful addition to a Royal Doulton collection, an English pottery display, or a collection of historical tobacco jars and humidors.
Product Specifications
* Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
* Country of Origin: England
* Pattern: Plough Horses / Autumn Work (attributed)
* Pattern Number: Appears consistent with D2777
* Period: Early 20th Century
* Material: Glazed Earthenware / Pottery
* Type: Antique Tobacco Jar / Humidor
* Primary Color: Amber Yellow / Mustard
* Accent Colors: Black, Brown, and Gold
* Shape: Cylindrical
* Design: Horses, Farm Workers, Trees, Rural Landscape
* Finish: Glossy Glaze with Fine Crazing
* Lid: Matching Ceramic Lid with Black Knob
* Interior: Glazed Ceramic
* Base Marking: Royal Doulton England with additional handwritten markings
* Approximate Jar Opening: 4 inches
* Quantity: One Tobacco Jar with Matching Lid
Beautiful English Countryside Design
One of the most distinctive characteristics of this Royal Doulton piece is its detailed countryside artwork.
The exterior features a continuous rural landscape with illustrations of draft horses wearing traditional harnesses, figures in historical working attire, and carefully rendered trees.
The black illustrations contrast dramatically against the warm amber-yellow background, creating a striking silhouette effect.
The decorative scene wraps around the cylindrical body, allowing different portions of the artwork to be displayed as the jar is rotated.
Additional decorative features include:
* Rich amber-yellow glazed finish
* Black decorative bands surrounding the upper and lower sections
* Detailed tree branches and foliage
* Traditional horse and agricultural scenes
* Subtle shading throughout the landscape
* A fitted lid decorated with coordinating trees
* Large rounded glossy black lid handle
* Wide circular base with black trim
The combination of the vibrant glaze, detailed illustrations, and elegant cylindrical form makes this a particularly attractive example of early English decorative pottery.
Traditional Tobacco Jar / Humidor Construction
This piece features a construction associated with antique tobacco storage containers.
The removable lid includes a perforated ceramic component intended to help maintain moisture within the jar.
Tobacco jars of this type were traditionally used to store loose pipe tobacco and help prevent it from drying excessively.
Today, these antique containers are also appreciated as decorative collectibles, historical smoking accessories, and examples of British ceramic craftsmanship.
The interior features a smooth amber-glazed finish.
Royal Doulton England Markings
The underside displays the Royal Doulton England manufacturer’s backstamp, including the traditional lion and crown emblem.
Additional handwritten markings are visible on the base.
The decoration closely resembles Royal Doulton’s early Plough Horses / Autumn Work pattern, associated with the company’s historic series ware production.
The original manufacturer’s markings are valuable identifying features for collectors of antique Royal Doulton pottery.
Condition – Antique / Pre-Owned
This is an authentic antique Royal Doulton ceramic piece showing characteristics consistent with its age.
Visible condition details:
* Attractive amber-yellow and black decorative finish
* Fine glaze crazing visible throughout portions of the ceramic surface
* Some surface marks and signs of age-related handling
* Wear and discoloration visible around the unglazed underside and base
* Minor imperfections visible near some edges and glazed surfaces
* Matching removable ceramic lid is included
* Perforated humidifying component is present
* Royal Doulton England manufacturer’s mark remains visible
* Interior retains its amber-glazed appearance
The detailed photographs show the exterior artwork, interior, underside, removable lid, and approximate measurements.
No independent professional restoration or damage assessment has been performed. Please carefully examine the photographs for any chips, cracks, repairs, or other imperfections.
This piece is being sold as an antique collectible in the condition shown.
Collector Appeal
Royal Doulton has a long history of producing beautifully decorated English pottery and ceramics.
Early Royal Doulton series ware remains popular among collectors for its distinctive artwork, historical themes, and variety of decorative forms.
This antique tobacco jar is especially appealing because of its combination of:
* Historic Royal Doulton England craftsmanship
* Traditional Plough Horses countryside artwork
* Distinctive black silhouette decoration
* Rich amber-yellow glazed finish
* Matching decorative lid
* Traditional humidor-style construction
* Early 20th-century design
* Original manufacturer’s markings
Perfect For
* Antique Royal Doulton collectors
* English pottery and ceramics enthusiasts
* Antique tobacco jar and humidor collections
* Vintage smoking memorabilia collections
* Equestrian and horse-themed collectibles
* English countryside and farmhouse décor
* Traditional library and study decorations
* Antique display cabinets
* Collectors of early 1900s British pottery
* Decorative ceramic storage jar collections
What’s Included
One antique Royal Doulton ceramic tobacco jar with its matching removable lid and perforated humidifying component.
The exact item photographed is included.
No original retail packaging or additional accessories are included.
Shipping and Packaging
This antique ceramic item will be carefully wrapped and securely packaged for shipment.
The lid and jar body will be individually protected to help prevent movement and damage during transportation.
Special attention will be given to protecting the ceramic lid, rounded black handle, and decorated exterior.
You will receive the exact Royal Doulton tobacco jar shown in the photographs.
Please carefully examine every photograph before purchasing, as the photographs are an important part of the item description.
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Thank you for viewing this beautiful antique Royal Doulton English pottery tobacco jar.
A distinctive piece of early British ceramic craftsmanship featuring traditional countryside artwork and an attractive amber-yellow and black design.
