Lot #: 123
Price Realized: $805.00
($700 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 9 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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