Lot #: 419
Price Realized: $143.75
($125 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 1885, with footed base, carved oval opening at shoulder, and applied lug handles, decorated with two incised and cobalt-highlighted bands, cobalt swags underscoring the opening, and additional swag decoration under each handle. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Excellent size. Significant hairlines throughout underside, extending partway up body of spittoon in several places. H 6 3/8" ; Diameter 11 1/4".
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