Lot #: 193
Price Realized: $258.75
($225 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.
Westerwald Stoneware "GR" Mug with Incised Decoration, German origin, circa 1760, with bulbous body, tooled foot, and heavily-tooled collar, the body decorated with incised flower petals surrounding an applied Georgius Rex medallion in the shape of a blossom. This decoration is flanked by incised tulips. Decoration and collar highlighted in cobalt slip. Excellent condition with two shallow chips to side of handle. H 5 3/4".
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