Lot #: 534
Price Realized: $472.00
($400 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.
Slip-Decorated Redware Charger, attributed to Jacob Medinger, Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA, early 20th century, with coggled edge, the interior decorated with lines and spots of yellow-and-green-colored slip and manganese sponging. Underside with label, which reads, "This is one of 3 Medinger slipware plates. It is a museum piece. Father + I bought it from Medinger at his kiln in Knifer (Neefer), Pa.". In-the-firing losses to slip, which are glazed over. Otherwise excellent condition. An in-the-firing, glazed-over Y-shaped surface crack to interior, measuring 5 1/4".Very minor rim wear. Diameter 12 5/8".
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