Lot #: 378
Price Realized: $2,875.00
($2,500 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.
Rare and Fine Lead-and-Manganese-Glazed Redware Pitcher, Stamped "JOHN BELL", PA origin, circa 1850-1880, elegantly-potted pitcher with footed base, tall narrow collar with upswept spout, and high-arching strap handle with thumbrest. Surface decorated with sponged, reddish-brown manganese over a bright-orange clay ground and covered in a clear lead glaze. Underside impressed "JOHN BELL". Excellent, essentially as-made condition. H 6 1/4".
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