TOBACCO JAR / HUMIDOR I need a little more info on the beer drinker.. SIZE? I think its a Humidor and you put wet spong in lid. I need the size tho. to be forsure..this might sound crazy, but can you sniff it and is there tobacco smell? or any stains like ink?. thanks.
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S hancock & sons pottery Corona China - Crest Ware
The company was formed by Benjamin and Sampson Hancock, in 1881 the partnership was dissolved and then became Sampson Hancock and Sons.
Around 1920 china manufacture was started.
New title "S. Hancock & Sons (Potters) Ltd" from 1935-37
CORONET WARE CRESTED CHINA SPILL VASE
I don't see a lot of worth $20.00 maybe..
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TOBACCO JAR / HUMIDOR I need a little more info on the beer drinker.. SIZE? I think its a Humidor and you put wet spong in lid. I need the size tho. to be forsure..this might sound crazy, but can you sniff it and is there tobacco smell? or any stains like ink?. thanks.
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Size-2 1/2 by 1 1/2. No smell and no stains. I went over it with a flash light and can see no markings or satmp of any kind.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Porcelain-White-Delft-Type-Windmill-Ink…
Antique Porcelain White Delft Type Inkwell Hinged Brass Lid 1890's
http://www.rubylane.com/item/14591-RL2854/Vintage-Hand-Painted-Floral-P…
I posted two links for you. prices for these are all over the place.. I am now sure it is a Ink Well.
I also seen an opium jar that looks just like this also..
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Thank you for your help.