Lot #: 216
Price Realized: $172.50
($150 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 11 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 One-and-a-Half-Gallon Stoneware Milkpan, attributed to David Parr, Jr., Richmond, VA, third quarter 19th century, wide, tapered pan with squared spout, applied tab handles, and large pouring spout. Front decorated with freehand swags flanking the spout as well as smaller swags directly below the spout. Reverse with unusual design of large swags interspersed with smaller inverted swags. Crack from rim, which forms a Y on underside and extends 1 3/4" as a hairline up opposite side of milkpan. Two minor nicks to top of rim. 1 1/4" reglued flake to end of one handle. Tiny nick to opposite handle.
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