Shriner majolica tobacco jar produced by Sarreguemines of Lorraine, France, circa 1905, model number 3446. A Shriner is a member of the Shriners International, formally known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (AAONMS), an American Masonic society established in 1870. Shriners International describes itself as a fraternity based on fun, fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth. There are about 200 temples across North America, South America, Europe and Southeast Asia. The organization founded the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Note the Shriner's fez hat serves as the tobacco jar's lid.
Maker:
Sarreguemines
France
1900-1915
Model #:
3446
Derivative
tobacco jar
Size:
large
Height:
6 1/4"
