Extremely Rare and Important Quart-Sized Stoneware Pitcher with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Inscribed "R. Remmey," Richard C. Remmey, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1865, thin-walled, vasiform pitcher with footed base, tooled midsection, and flared rim with tooled accents, brush-decorated with two tulips ascending the front and two horizontal tulips on the collar, flanking vertical swags along the spout. Reverse with unusual placement of tulip motifs emanating from the base of the handle, above the extremely rare hand-incised signature, "R Remmey." Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. An important example of Remmey family stoneware, surviving as one of only a few examples of hand-signed stoneware by Richard Clinton Remmey. Its exceptionally rare signature is complemented by desirable size and form, stylish potting, and excellent decoration. Literature: Illustrated in Koterski, Potters and Firebrick Makers of Cecil County, Maryland, and Nearby, 1750-1950, pg. 55. A 2" flake and 1 1/4 flake to rim, both of which appear to be in-the-making. Two minor spout chips. A 1 1/2" thin, inverted Y-shaped crack from rim. Surface lines to proper left side of pitcher and base area/midsection on proper right side of pitcher, not visible on interior. An additional 2" diagonal surface line from rim on proper right side of pitcher, not visible on interior. H 7".
