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A Dutch milk jug in the shape of a monkey, Tichelaar Makkum, ca 1890-1900

$1,427.74
£1,068.67
€1,200
CA$1,961.04
A$2,192.68
CHF 1,150.15
MX$26,558.63
NOK 14,518.42
SEK 13,716.40
DKK 9,135.95

About the Item

A Dutch milk jug in the shape of a monkey, Tichelaar Makkum, ca 1890-1900 A milk jug in the shape of a monkey on his head as a lid, a nightcap with a Dutch saying written on the monkey's belly. "Kees the monkey, That idiot gives milk from his mouth." The monkey was made around 1900 by Tichelaar Makkum. Marked on the bottom with their brand, used from 1890 (used until 1920) Koninklijke Tichelaar Makkum (since 1572) is the oldest ceramics company in the Netherlands and a household name worldwide in the field of ceramics and glazes. The measurement is 23 cm high, 13 cm wide with handle and the depth is 434 grams. The monkey shows some defects, shown in the pictures and can be viewed in the video
  • Creator:
    Royal Tichelaar Makkum (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Delft, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M18311stDibs: LU3465141595502

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