Lot #: 292
Price Realized: $1,298.00
($1,100 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.
Fine Shenandoah Valley Multi-Glazed Redware Cream Pitcher, attributed to S. Bell & Sons, Strasburg, VA, circa 1890, ovoid pitcher with tooled shoulder and flared collar, the surface covered in a cream-colored slip, decorated with splashed copper and manganese, and covered in a clear lead glaze. Exceptional color and condition, retaining a brilliant luster to the surface. Potted in a slightly larger size than most examples of this form. Excellent condition with a small in-the-firing contact mark to handle and some minor wear. H 7".
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