Lot #: 430
Price Realized: $270.00
($225 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: The American ceramics market frequently changes, often dramatically. 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.
Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Spittoon, attributed to Richard C. Remmey, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1875, cylindrical form with concave walls, footed base, recessed opening in top, and carved oval opening at shoulder; decorated around the body with a garland of leaves. Additional brushwork around opening at shoulder. A tight 2 1/4" Y-shaped crack running horizontally at rim. A second, thin meandering crack at rim, measuring approximately 4". An overfired spot to one side. Diam. 7 1/4" ; H 4 1/8".
Click images to enlarge.
A Few of the Related Items We've Sold
Important Remmey, Philadelphia 1874 Incised Birds Presentation Pitcher
Outstanding and Exceptionally Rare Stoneware Heart-Shaped Inkstand
Remmey, Philadelphia Stoneware Bank w/ Incised Bird
Important Stoneware Vase Made by Henry H. Remmey for His Wife, Philadelphia, 1871
Exceedingly Rare Richard Remmey, Philadelphia, Stoneware Puzzle Mug
Extremely Rare and Fine Henry H. Remmey (Philadelphia) Incised Stoneware Pitcher, 1856
