Lot #: 233
Price Realized: $660.00
($550 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 4 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.
Two Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Spittoons, attributed to Richard C. Remmey, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1880, both of similar footed form with carved oval openings at shoulder and recessed circular openings on top. One decorated around the body with several groups of swags and around the opening with petal-shaped brushwork, impressed "R.C.R. PHILA." below opening. The other unsigned, with unusual cobalt-highlighted banding and petal-shaped brushwork around the opening. Signed spittoon in excellent condition with a minor base chip and a minor chip to opening on top. Unsigned spittoon with 1 5/8" base chip on reverse. H (of signed spittoon) 4 1/8" ; D (signed spittoon) 7 1/8".
Click images to enlarge.
A Few of the Related Items We've Sold
Important Philadelphia Redware Abolitionist Charger: "Remember Him that is in Bonds"
Rare and Important Remmey, Philadelphia Stoneware Presentation Pitcher w/ Occupational Shaving Mug
Outstanding Remmey (Philadelphia) Stoneware Presentation Bank w/ Incised Bird
Pennsylvania Redware Dog Figure, possibly Philadelphia, circa 1850-80
The John Bradley Incised Ship Growler, Remmey Family Masterwork, Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional Slip-Decorated Philadelphia Redware Loaf Dish, 18th century
Exceedingly Rare & Important Remmey, Philadelphia Stoneware Face Jug
Extremely Rare and Fine Henry H. Remmey (Philadelphia) Incised Stoneware Pitcher, 1856
