Lot #: 277
Price Realized: $2,040.00
($1,700 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 2 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.
Scarce Tanware Bank, New Geneva or Greensboro, PA origin, circa 1885, ovoid form with raised banding on top surrounding a carved coin slot, decorated in Albany slip on the lower body with two freehand fuchsia motifs. Dipped Albany slip above forming a drape-like pattern and dipped Albany slip band below. A lesser-seen form in Western Pennsylvania tanware. Wear to slot and wear to raised band surrounding slot. H 4 7/8".
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