Porcelain Cracker Jar
Q: My grandparents left us an antique porcelain jar with a cover. It is about 10 inches tall. The round jar is black and white with gold decorations on the borders. On two sides there are paintings of women in fancy flowing dresses. The oval mark on the bottom has an eagle and the words ‘Victoria Carlsbad, Austria.’ My grandfather used the jar as a humidor. I am wondering if it’s a tea caddy. Can you help?
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