Lot #: 158
Price Realized: $920.00
($800 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.
Scarce Redware Plate with Two-Color Slip Decoration, Stamped "W. SMITH / WOMELSDORF," Berks County, PA, circa 1865-1880, the interior decoration with cream and brown slip-trailed designs of clefs flanking three wavy lines. Willoughby Smith maker's mark impressed on reverse. Shallow rim chips. Very tight 2 1/2" and 2 1/4" lines from rim. Some typical staining and light surface wear to interior. Diameter 7 5/8".
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