Lot #: 573
Price Realized: $57.50
($50 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.
Unusual Miniature Redware Presentation Pitcher, Incised "Ida Basham," probably Southeastern U.S., second or third quarter 19th century, ovoid pitcher with footed base and flared rim, the surface covered in a reddish-brown, lead-based glaze colored with iron or manganese. Incised in script along midsection "Ida Basham". A few women by this name were found through Federal Census research living in a number of states during the second half of the 19th century. Excellent form and size. Chip on interior of spout, partially visible on exterior. Some additional small rim chips. A shallow base chip. H 4 1/8".
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