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Shriner tobacco jar - Schafer & Vater circa 1925

Shriner tobacco jar produced by Schafer & Vater of Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1925. 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:

Schafer & Vater

Germany

circa 1925

Model #:

Derivative

tobacco jar

Size:

medium

Height:

3 1/2"

Shriner tobacco jar - Schafer & Vater circa 1925
Shriner tobacco jar - Schafer & Vater circa 1925
Shriner tobacco jar - Schafer & Vater circa 1925
Shriner tobacco jar - Schafer & Vater circa 1925
Shriner tobacco jar - Schafer & Vater circa 1925
Shriner tobacco jar - Schafer & Vater circa 1925
Shriner tobacco jar - Schafer & Vater circa 1925
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