Lot #: 215
Price Realized: $345.00
($300 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 8 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.
Large-Sized Handled Spittoon with Cobalt Foliate Decoration, attributed to Richard C. Remmey, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1875, with concave sides, footed base, carved oval opening at shoulder, and ribbed lug handles, decorated with brushed leaves at the shoulder on the front and reverse. Heavy cobalt highlights to handle terminals, along with cobalt swag decoration under each handle. Exceptional size. Provenance: David Musser Collection. In rarely-found, excellent, essentially as-made condition. H 5 3/4" ; Diameter 9 3/4".
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