Lot #: 133
Price Realized: $690.00
($600 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 14 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 Glazed Redware Inkstand with Applied Figure of a Dog, PA origin, early to mid 19th century, slab-constructed, rectangular inkstand embellished with applied balls of clay and a hand-modeled figure of a reclining, dachshund-like dog at the center. Dog is fashioned with lop ears, curled tail, and incised detail to face. Includes original, wheel-thrown inkwell and sander. Surfaces of stand, well, and sander, all covered in a lead glaze. Outstanding form. Some wear to ears of dog. Light wear to nose of dog. Sander with 6/10" thin line extending from top surface. Ball-shaped finial reglued on right lower front of inkstand. Restoration to surface of 1" x 3/8" section below dog at base. Length 7 1/2" ; Width 3 6/10".
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