Lot #: 191
Price Realized: $201.25
($175 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.
Rare and Fine Glazed Redware Pitcher with Copper Leaf Decoration, New England origin, early 19th century, ovoid pitcher with footed base, short flaring collar, and heavily-ribbed handle, decorated with two green copper leaves, the surface covered in a clear lead glaze over a mottled orange ground. A skillfully-potted, thin-walled example with excellent form and unusual decoration. Chipping to rim. Losses to foot molding on reverse. Flecks on glaze wear to handle. Nicks to shoulder molding. 5/8" circular contact mark to front. A minor fleck of glaze loss to reverse. H 10 1/2".
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