Lot #: 34
Price Realized: $373.75
($325 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 Glazed Redware Flowerpot, probably Pennsylvania origin, third quarter 19th century, tapered form with tooled shoulder and flattened rim, the surface decorated with a streaky cream-colored slip and streaks of green copper, and covered in a clear lead glaze. Includes original separate saucer with slip-coated surface, alternating copper and manganese decoration, and clear lead glaze. Wonderful glaze and exceptional condition. Flowerpots surviving in this state of preservation are considered unusual. Flowerpot in excellent condition with a few shallow chips to top of rim (possibly in-the-firing), and a chip and two very minor nicks to exterior of rim. Saucer in excellent condition with typical residue to interior rim area. H (including saucer) 4 3/4".
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