Rare and Fine Stoneware Pitcher w/ Two-Color Slip Decoration, att. Phoenix Factory, Edgefield District, SC, c1840

Winter 2025 Auction of the Carole Wahler Collection

Lot #: 108

Price Realized: $18,000.00

($15,000 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Rare and Fine Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Pitcher with Two-Color Slip Decoration, attributed to Phoenix Factory, Shaw's Creek, Edgefield District, SC, circa 1840, highly-ovoid pitcher with footed base, narrow, flaring collar, and semi-squared rim, decorated with brushed iron slip and looping slip-trailed kaolin slip forming a drape motif around the body and at the spout. Exceptional form with outstanding decoration. In her notes, Wahler states the following about this pitcher: "Birthday present to myself lots of years ago. One of our best Edgefield pieces." Chipping to rim and spout. Light wear around midsection. A tiny base nick. H 8 1/4".