Extremely Rare P. SIPE / LEWISBERY / YORK CO. PA Small Redware Cuspidor

July 16, 2011 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 39

Price Realized: $1,380.00

($1,200 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)

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Extremely Rare Diminutive Redware Spittoon, Stamped "P. SIPE & SONS / LEWISBERY / YORK CO. PA," Philip Sipe and Sons, mid 19th century, molded hexagonal spittoon with footed base and protruding rim, each side decorated with a raised design of a fruit-filled urn. Surface covered in a light brownish-olive lead and manganese glaze. Underside impressed with extremely rare and elaborate maker's mark of Philip Sipe. This spittoon is possibly the only signed example of this potter's work known. The rarity of surviving examples from this pottery is evidenced by the fact that Sipe is not mentioned in Jeanette Lasansky's thoroughly-researched book, "Central Pennsylvania Redware Pottery". Interestingly, Sipe's son, William, who was involved in the family pottery, would later travel to Williamsport, PA, to establish a well-known stoneware pottery. Provenance: Recently discovered in New England. A base chip and rim chip, along with other nicks and worn spots to glaze to base and rim. Small nick to midsection. H 2 3/4" ; Diameter 4 1/2".