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Art & Design: Furniture & Fine Arts

Thu, Oct 30, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 395

Pair of Prattware Meat Paste Jars

Estimate: $30 - $150

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Two Prattware jars originally used for storing fish and meat pastes. One jar is entitled “The Dragoon Charge – Balaclava.” Depicts a multicolored battle image with title written in black letters below. The other jar depicts three men smoking pipes. From the home of Jon Jacobs, a prominent collector from Michigan. Both jars are in good condition with signs of wear that are consistent with age and use. “Dragoon Charge – Balaclava” jar shows a repaired chip around lid, another chip around base, and light sticker residue on neck. The jar depicting smoking has 3 chips around base. | Please see photos for additional details. | Dimensions of Dragoon Charge: 3.75 x 2.75 x 2.75 in | Dimensions of Untitled: 3.25 x 2.75 x 2.75 in | Weight: 1.6 lbs | note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition DOES NOT imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of Block Auction House specialists. All related provenance and documentation related to items are listed. We do not offer COA creation for any items. Shipping costs will be covered by the buyer. Large, heavy, fragile, and specialized care items will incur a large shipping fee! Please keep this in mind when bidding on items
Overall Dimensions
Height: 3.75
Width: 2.75
Weight: 1.00

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Provenance: From a private collection. Additional provenance, if known, is listed in the lot description. Block Auction House makes no guarantees regarding provenance unless stated in writing.