Lot #: 53
Price Realized: $230.00
($200 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.
Two Westerwald Stoneware "GR" Mugs, German origin, circa 1780, both with tooled foot and collar, featuring incised and cobalt-highlighted decoration surrounding a "GR" medallion. Smaller mug with large filled area to rim with 1 1/4" hairline extending from, along with an additional hairline through base of handle. Larger mug with two large cracks and numerous thin lines emanating from collar, as well as a filled wedge at rim. H (of smaller example) 5 1/8".
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