Lot #: 28
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.
Rare Small-Sized Redware Mold, Stamped "I. BELL", John Bell, Waynesboro, PA, circa 1840, with scalloped edge, the mold decorated with diagonally-sponged manganese to the body and additional sponged manganese around the rim and to the top of the central tube. Surface covered in a clear lead glaze. Impressed "I. BELL" diagonally on the body. Exceptional size and desirable, early John Bell maker's mark. Wear to rim and top of central tube. H 2" ; Diameter 4 1/2".
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