Dating to 1815-20, this Dutch delft manganese red decorated tobacco jar celebrates Wellington's famous victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. It depicts the iconic Lion of Waterloo resting its paw on the globe, a motif which became famous after William I of the Netherlands ordered the construction of the massive Lion's Mound monument on the battlefield site. It is in excellent untouched condition and stands just over ten inches high. The base has the painted mark for the Drye Klokken factory (the Three Bells). A very similar example sold at Christies in 2004 for £2250.

Ref: 10963

Price: POA