Lot #: 49
Price Realized: $920.00
($800 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 Slip-Decorated Redware Bird-on-Stump Whistle, probably PA origin, early to mid 19th century, wheel-thrown, conical stump surmounted by a hand-modeled whistle in the form of a bird. Stump is accented with raised bark-like surface and applied knots with cream-colored slip and sponged manganese highlights. Bird heavily-decorated with cream-colored slip spots and sponged manganese. Surface covered in a lead glaze. Exceptional form with strong decoration. Shallow 2" base flake, which appears to have occurred in the firing. Wear to tip of beak. Wear to corners of tail. H 6 1/2" ; Length (of bird) 4 1/2".
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