Rare Large-Sized Pennsylvania Redware Pipe Bowl, Dated June 21, 1872

Spring 2020 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 183

Price Realized: $1,440.00

($1,200 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Rare Large-Sized Redware Presentation Pipe Bowl with Applied Eagle's Talons, Incised "E.W.N. / June 21 / 1872 / C S," probably PA origin, possibly Somerset County, 1872, wheel-thrown pipe bowl with attached stem holder, the underside fashioned with applied clay eagle's talons grasping the bowl, a design modeled after white clay pipes of the period. Incised at the shoulder with the initials, "E.W.N.," the presumed owner of the pipe, along with the date, "June 21 / 1872." The initials, "C S," flank the date. A small number of salt-glazed stoneware miniatures, incised "C S" on the underside for Charles Swank of the Johnstown, PA potting family, suggest this piece may have been made by or for him. Surface covered in an incompletely-applied lead glaze, featuring bright-orange and olive hues. Exceptional size. Excellent, essentially as-made condition with a few in-the-firing flaws to surface. L 4 1/2" ; Diam. (at top) 2 7/8" ; H 4 1/2".