Lot #: 128
Price Realized: $862.50
($750 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 10 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 Profuse Slip Decoration, Pennsylvania origin, probably Berks County, second half 19th century, decorated on the interior with eleven yellow slip designs, resembling the letter "F". Some additional green copper flecking to slip decoration. Unusual folky design. Reverse with pencil inscriptions "From / Musselman's / Ephrata Aug. 24, 1938" and "said to have been found in Hershey". Excellent condition with a few rim chips. Diameter 9".
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