A unique pair of early tobacco pots
Böttger porcelain, Meissen 1726
Height: 17.7 cm / 15 cm (without lid); Ø 11.6 cm
Large swords marks with knobs in the lids
Provenance: The Jules and Anna Porgès Collection
Our tobacco pots mark the beginning of a glorious new era in the work of Johann Gregorius Höroldt. In 1726, in addition to his mastery of enamel painting, he also succeeded in mastering the art of gold painting. The previous simple style of George Funcke's gold decoration was overcome and replaced by Höroldt's own ingenious inventions, which led to the perfection of his style.