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Royal Doulton Kingsware Tobacco Jar, Night Watchman
Estimate:
$200 - $450
Sold
$100
Live Auction
November Collector's Auction, Day 1
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