Lot #: 63
Price Realized: $1,121.00
($950 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.
Shenandoah Valley Glazed Redware Egg Cup, attributed to S. Bell & Sons or J. Eberly & Co., Strasburg, VA, circa 1890, ovoid form atop a stepped pedestal base, the surface dipped in cream-colored slip with splashed copper, all under a clear lead glaze. Featuring strong copper decoration, a large size, and exceptional condition, this egg cup is possibly the finest Shenandoah Valley redware example of the form that we have ever offered. Provenance: A recently-surfaced example, consigned from Illinois. Excellent condition with a few minor base chips. H 3 1/2".
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