Lot #: 178
Price Realized: $977.50
($850 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 Rockingham-Glazed Fire Engine Pitcher, Stamped "A. CADMUS / CONGRESS POTTERY / SOUTH AMBOY / N. JERSEY," New Jersey origin, mid 19th century, with hound-form handle, decorated with a streaked reddish-brown glaze, featuring a relief design of firemen with fire engine around the body and a grape vine motif around the collar. Underside with Abraham Cadmus maker's mark. Very nice condition with some light surface wear, a thin 1 3/8", in-the-firing contact mark to shoulder, and two minor spout chips. H (to top of handle) 9 1/4".
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