Lot #: 562
Price Realized: $1,380.00
($1,200 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 Small-Sized Stoneware Chicken Waterer with Cobalt Tulip Decoration, attributed to Thomas Haig, Jr., Philadelphia, PA, third quarter 19th century, beehive form with heavily-tooled top leading to a pointed finial, the sides fitted with arching tab handles, the front with covering opening leading to a water reservoir. Body heavily-decorated on the reverse and sides with a brushed cobalt tulip design, and on the front with leaves surrounding the watering trough. Brushed cobalt highlights over tops of handles. Shoulder impressed with two cobalt-highlighted circles. Excellent form, size, and decoration. Provenance: Clark and Palmer Antiques, Purcellville, VA. Finial reglued. Two shallow handle chips. Two shallow chips on underside at edge. Two extremely minor nicks to left edge of watering area. H 8 1/2".
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