Lot #: 45
Price Realized: $632.50
($550 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 12 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.
Rare Stoneware Presentation "Bimbo Pitcher," Northeastern U.S. origin, Dated 1836, squat-shaped pitcher with tall collar and tooled spout, featuring the incised inscription "John Holton / Bimbo Pitcher / 1836," underscored by an incised foliate design. Very unusual presentation inscription. Hairlines in underside, one of which extends 4" up reverse of pitcher. 1 1/2" hairline from spout on reverse. Two small spout chips. One rim chip on side. H 11".
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