Lot #: 175
Price Realized: $265.50
($225 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 6 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 Salt-Glazed Stoneware Egg Bank, attributed to J. Swank & Co., Johnstown, PA, circa 1875, wheel-thrown bank in the form of an egg with carved coin slot. Provenance: Collection of Lorren Lambert, Staunton, VA. Literature: A closely-related example is illustated in the Johnstown Area Heritage Association exhibit catalog, "WHAT A CROCK!" Johnstown Potteries of the 19th Century. Excellent condition with some typical light chipping around slot. L 2 1/2".
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