Lot #: 131
Price Realized: $517.50
($450 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 15 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Very Rare Slip-Decorated Redware Book, Impressed "LIFE OF WASHINGTON / VOL. II," probably PA origin, mid 19th century, with raised binding and borders, profusely-decorated with manganese sponging on the covers and spine, along with cream-colored slip on the borders and pages. Highly unusual form, likely made to decorated a shelf or possibly used as a doorstop. Some chips to edges. Light wear elsewhere. H 6 1/2" ; L 4 1/8".
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