Lot #: 429
Price Realized: $2,280.00
($1,900 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.
Very Rare Redware Umbrella Stand with Lion's Head Handles, Stamped Twice "JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO'," PA origin, circa 1850-1880, large-sized, vase-like form with footed base and flared rim, the shoulder decorated with two molded and applied lion's heads forming the handles. Shoulder and underside impressed with John Bell maker's marks. Among the largest examples of Bell pottery that we have offered, featuring the family's desirable lion's head motif. Base chips. H 25".
Special Note: Due to this object's large size, we are unable to ship it using our normal in-house shipping service. It must either be picked up by the high bidder, or special arrangements must be made by the high bidder for pick up and / or shipping by a third party. If you have any questions, please contact us; we are certainly able to recommend options for third party shippers ahead of time that you can contact for a quote.
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