Deker 3,450 Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 Bit off the wall for me this one, I've come into this piece, which I've been told is rare and valuable. I can find next to nothing about it, except I think it is made between 1894 and 1926. I don't even know what it is, it has a strange screw type removable top, so I expect it is to keep something secure or airtight, maybe tea or perhaps herbs/spices (I'm guessing). Its about 5inches tall. At first I thought it was an ashtray, but the indents around the lip are simply to locate the metal clamp to release the top! So, can anyone help me with this please, links, value, etc etc! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,558 Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 it looks like a tobacco jar they have the same screwtype top Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,558 Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 look up carlton ware humidors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,450 Posted May 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, greg64 said: it looks like a tobacco jar they have the same screwtype top That looks like a good shout, but I can't find the one I've got!!! Cheers! Edited May 25, 2023 by Deker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coywolf 80 Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 i would say it's an old ash tray....i reckon you turn the top to empty the ash and butts into it....you get modern ones that act the same..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coywolf 80 Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 here's one similar to yours..... Vintage Carlton Ware Tobacco Jar Floral Bedfordshire, United Kingdom 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 3,965 Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 “This time next year Rodney”! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,450 Posted May 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Coywolf said: i would say it's an old ash tray....i reckon you turn the top to empty the ash and butts into it....you get modern ones that act the same..... As I said upfront, I thought that, but research says no, its a Tobacco jar, not ashtray! Edited May 26, 2023 by Deker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,450 Posted May 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 5 hours ago, Coywolf said: here's one similar to yours..... Vintage Carlton Ware Tobacco Jar Floral Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Cheers, but that's the problem I'm having, lots of Carlton Ware Tobacco Jar images online, but none like mine, so is mine junk or worth a fortune, guess I need to find an Auction House?????!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coywolf 80 Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Deker said: Cheers, but that's the problem I'm having, lots of Carlton Ware Tobacco Jar images online, but none like mine, so is mine junk or worth a fortune, guess I need to find an Auction House?????!!!!! that pic of the one i put up had a price of £12 i think it was.....i wouldn't say your one is junk, but you probably couldn't retire off of it just yet....lol put it on the shelf for now until you find out more information on the one you have.....like you said...auction house, antique shops, dealers etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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