Very Rare Long Island Presentation Pitcher: "For Little Raymond" / "Huntington June 8th 1882"

March 14, 2015 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 389

Price Realized: $1,380.00

($1,200 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)

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Wonderful Huntington, Long Island Stoneware Presentation Pitcher, Inscribed "Huntington June 8th 1882," attributed to the Brown Brothers Pottery, Huntington, Long Island, New York, ovoid-bodied pitcher with ribbed handle, flared collar, and Albany-slip-glazed surface, featuring the incised inscription "For Little Raymond" at the midsection and "Huntington June 8th 1882" across the base. Incised stylized vine around rim. Provenance: Donald Matties Collection. A 9/16" filled chip on side of rim. Otherwise excellent condition. H 5".

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