Rare Salt-Glazed Stoneware Pedestal or Bird Bath w/ Applied American Flag Decoration, Southern or Midwestern U.S.

Winter 2025 Auction of the Carole Wahler Collection

Lot #: 279

Estimate: $300-$500.A Note About Estimates

Minimum Bid: $75.

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Rare Salt-Glazed Stoneware Pedestal or Bird Bath with Applied American Flag Decoration, Southern or Midwestern U.S. origin, fourth quarter 19th century, with flaring, stepped base culminating in a wide, shallow dish, the midsection decorated with hand-modeled and applied crossed American flags with incised stars and stripes. Crimping to base and shoulder and applied clay around exterior of dish. Likely used outdoors as a stand for an urn or possibly a small bird bath. Exceptional form with highly unusual patriotic decoration. A restored 2 3/4" x 3/4" loss to rim. A few additional rim chips and small losses to applied clay around exterior of dish. H 8 3/4 ; W (across top) 8 3/4".



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