Lot #: 475
Price Realized: $708.00
($600 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 5 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 Slip-Decorated Redware Sugar Bowl, PA origin, 19th century, ovoid form with open loop handles, decorated around the body with crossed lines of wavy yellow slip, separating comma-shaped manganese daubs. Original domed lid with yellow and manganese slip line decoration. Surface of bowl and lid covered in a clear lead glaze. Bowl with wear and some restoration to rim, wear to handles, and areas of restoration to slip. Lid with large restored section and some wear to knob. H (including lid) 5 3/4" ; Diameter (across top) 6 1/2".
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