Lot #: 123
Price Realized: $805.00
($700 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.
Fine and Rare Glazed Redware Shaving Mug, Maine origin, second quarter 19th century, large-sized, tapered mug with applied, ovoid receptacle on interior, the reverse with applied strap handle. Surface decorated with spattered manganese over a colorful salmon-colored ground with cream accents. Surface covered in a clear lead glaze. Excellent form and color. Provenance: Recently found in Maine. Very minor wear to exterior of rim. Moderate wear to rim of receptacle on interior of mug. H 4 ; Diameter (across top) 5 1/8".
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