Also Called :
Brush Jars, Toothbrush Holders, Pen/Pencil Holders
Rarity :
Rare
Age :
Early to mid 19th Century
Price Range :
$750.-$1,250. Depending on size.
Dimensions :
Left to Right:
5″ diameter x 5 1/4″ high
3 7/8″ diameter x 4 7/8″ high
3 3/8″ diameter x 4 5/8″ high
Weight :
Left to Right: 1 lb. 11 oz.—–1 lb. 3 oz.—–1 lb.
Availability :
ALL SOLD
Provenance :
Left to Right:
1966
Alice Kaplin-1989
Herbert Schiffer-1966
Description: These are sturdy 3/8″ thick walled holders or jars. Quite useful, this form probably originally was made to hold paint brushes in China but, in the U. S. they were more likely to be used to hold tooth brushes, pencils, pens and maybe even flowers. Note that the largest jar does not have the rain cloud border. The smaller ones do but on one the clouds face down and on the other they face upwards. Such are the anomalies of Canton decoration. The three shown here have bottom rims and they have glazed bottoms. There may well be larger or smaller examples. Prices usually are based on the holder’s size, the larger the more expensive.