Lot #: 408
Price Realized: $900.00
($750 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.
Three Stoneware Advertising Rolling Pins, American, early 20th century, all with wooden handles and cobalt wildflower motif over a Bristol slip ground; one inscribed on front and reverse with "CHRISTMAS, 1908. / J.B. ROSENBERGER, / DUBLIN. PA."; another inscribed "Your Trust(?) is Appreciated of / The Ruff-Gussmann Co. / 'NEW STORE';" and a third inscribed "Compliments of / J.M. ZIEGLER, / TELFORD, PA." Long, tight J-shaped crack to "NEW STORE" rolling ping. All in otherwise excellent, essentially as-made condition. L (longest, incl. handle) 15".
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