Lot #: 297
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.
Rare Railroad Worker Spongeware Presentation Mug, attributed to the Pfaltzgraff Pottery, early 20th century, flared mug with sponge-decorated surface and silhouetted design of a flag bearing the brushed inscription "J. Keller / R.F. of E. / Wyo. Div." This mug was made for Joseph Keller, Road Foreman of Engines, Wyoming Valley (PA) Division of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Keller assumed this role in 1901. Excellent, essentially as-made condition. H 3 7/8".
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