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Royal Doulton Kingsware Tobacco Jar, Night Watchman
Estimate:
$200 - $450
Sold
$100
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November Collector's Auction, Day 1
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Description
Brown, glazed covered jar. Depicts Night Watchman carrying lantern and smoking a pipe.
Marked, "Take fortune as you find her, and if she frown, don't you." on body. Night watchmen were the predecessors to modern day policemen. They patrolled the streets at night carrying a lantern and staff.Doulton backstamp. Age related wear.
Issued: c. 1904
Dimensions: 5.75"W x 6.75"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Marked, "Take fortune as you find her, and if she frown, don't you." on body. Night watchmen were the predecessors to modern day policemen. They patrolled the streets at night carrying a lantern and staff.Doulton backstamp. Age related wear.
Issued: c. 1904
Dimensions: 5.75"W x 6.75"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England