Lot #: 298
Price Realized: $747.50
($650 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.
Glazed Redware Ale Mug, Stamped "JOHN BELL", Waynesboro, PA origin, circa 1840-1880, ovoid mug with tooled accent and flared rim, decorated with streaked manganese and covered in a clear lead glaze. Impressed with John Bell maker's mark on underside. Very nice condition with wear to rim, typical light wear to surface, and a 1 1/2" hairline from rim, visible on interior and barely visible on exterior. H 5 1/8".
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