Eastern Tennessee Redware Open-Handled Jar, c1810-1814
Winter 2025 Auction of the Carole Wahler Collection
Lot #: 10
Estimate: $300-$500.A Note About Estimates
Minimum Bid: $75.
Lot #: 10
Estimate: $300-$500.A Note About Estimates
Minimum Bid: $75.
An estimate is an expected selling price for an item at auction. The price ranges for each lot are considered conservative in value, and are listed as a courtesy to our bidders to give them an idea of how much they may be expected to pay to win the item. It is entirely possible for an item to sell for less or more than the given estimate.
×Glazed Redware Open-Handled Jar, Eastern TN origin, circa 1810-1814, ovoid jar with footed base, two applied strap handles at the shoulder, incised sine wave decoration to shoulder, and vertically-flanged rim, the lead-glazed surface featuring mottled light-olive to orange coloration. Exhibited: Tennessee Turned, Earthenware and Stoneware Made in East Tennessee 1800-1900, Museum of East Tennessee History, May 16-October 30, 2011. Provenance: In her notes, Wahler states, "Marc (King) bought this right after the '96 exhibit. Rare form made to hold dometop lid." A shallow base chip. Glaze wear to handles, rim, and body of jar. A shallow 1/2" chip to horizontal rim molding. H 7 3/4".