White Heroin Vice Jar. Height 13 inches, Diameter 3.5 inches Ceramic R 753/B Raymor Italy on bottom The jar is 1 of 3. It is the only one that is intact. No cracks or chips on jar or lid. Base still has sticker residue.
I helped clean the house of an old man who was an eccentric antique collector. As a thank you, I was given 3 jars as a gift. This jar is the only one that is not broken.
Hi Ellen,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Heroin Vice crackle-glaze porcelain jar
Made by Raymor Italian Art Pottery
With conical lid, the cylindrical jar with black band near the top marked HEROIN, on a flaring foot, marked underneath "R 753/B Raymor Italy"
13 inches high, 3 1/2 inches diameter
CONDITION: appears to be intact with no breaks or losses
PROVENANCE: gift from an elderly antique collector
$75-125*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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