Lot 277 , A German porcelain pug tobacco jar and cover, late 19th century, height 18.5cm
A German porcelain 'pug' tobacco jar and cover, late 19th century, height 18.5cm
Estimate £60-80
The interior of the cover a hairline crack is visible to the top of his head, the opposite of the crack (the exterior) there is a firing crack, there is also a small firing to the chest and wear to the gilding.
Needs a good wash to see any other faults.
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Sold for £75