Lot #: 346
Price Realized: $767.00
($650 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.
Extremely Rare Salt-Glazed Stoneware Two-Piece Spigot with Iron-Oxide Decoration, Stamped "R.C. REMMEY & SON, / PHILA, PA.", late 19th or early 20th century, molded spigot with lightly-salt-glazed surface, curved pouring spout, and threaded end, fitted with a removeable, knobbed insert that controls the flow of liquid. This insert includes coggled circle motifs to the shoulder, chipped carved ends to the rectangular knob, and an iron-decorated surface under a clear salt glaze. The first Remmey example of this form that we have seen, constructed with exceptional craftsmanship. A chip to rounded molding on bottom of insert. A minor chip to bottom edge of knob and a small chip to opening at center of insert. Spigot itself with minor wear. L 7 1/2".
Click images to enlarge.
A Few of the Related Items We've Sold
Outstanding Remmey (Philadelphia) Stoneware Presentation Bank w/ Incised Bird
Important Philadelphia Redware Abolitionist Charger: "Remember Him that is in Bonds"
Richard C. Remmey, Philadelphia Stoneware Bank w/ Bird Finial
Fine Philadelphia Slip-Decorated Redware Plate, late 18th / early 19th century
Rare and Important Remmey, Philadelphia Stoneware Presentation Pitcher w/ Occupational Shaving Mug
Important Charles Decker (Tennessee) Stoneware Pitcher for Henry Harrison "Harry" Remmey
The John Bradley Incised Ship Growler, Remmey Family Masterwork, Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional 2 Gal. Stoneware Chick Waterer, attrib. Richard C. Remmey, Philadelphia, PA
