
Mexican Pottery Chocolate Jar Iron Lock & Key Talavera
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Item Details
Description
Extremely rare Mexican Colonial Tin Glazed Earthenware Chocolatero, or Chocolate Jar, with hand forged iron locking lid. Jar and iron work date to 18th century. Painted majolica green red and manganese, Chinese inspired decoration. The jar was used to protect valuable spices, such as Chocolate or Vanilla in a wealthy house.. Height 11 ½ Inches (29.5 cm) Width 7 ½ Inches (19.0 cm)
Condition
Very good condition, some firing flaws and glaze issues, one small loss to openwork wrought iron rim.
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Mexican Pottery Chocolate Jar Iron Lock & Key Talavera
Estimate $2,000 - $4,000
Nov 15, 2015
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Ships from Canaan, CT, United States


0023: Mexican Pottery Chocolate Jar Iron Lock & Key Talavera
Sold for $5,000
•14 BidsEst. $2,000 - $4,000•Starting Price $1,000
Fall Sale of 111 Extraordinary AntiquesNov 15, 2015 12:00 PM ESTBuyer's Premium 20%
Lot 0023 Details
Description
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Extremely rare Mexican Colonial Tin Glazed Earthenware Chocolatero, or Chocolate Jar, with hand forged iron locking lid. Jar and iron work date to 18th century. Painted majolica green red and manganese, Chinese inspired decoration. The jar was used to protect valuable spices, such as Chocolate or Vanilla in a wealthy house.. Height 11 ½ Inches (29.5 cm) Width 7 ½ Inches (19.0 cm)
Condition
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Very good condition, some firing flaws and glaze issues, one small loss to openwork wrought iron rim.
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Old Canaan Market
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Canaan, CT 06018
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