Graduated Group of Three B. B. CRAIG / VALE, N.C. Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Jugs
Winter 2025 Auction of the Carole Wahler Collection
Lot #: 297
Estimate: $250-$400.A Note About Estimates
Minimum Bid: $50.
Lot #: 297
Estimate: $250-$400.A Note About Estimates
Minimum Bid: $50.
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.
×Graduated Group of Three Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Jugs, Stamped "B. B. CRAIG / VALE, N.C.," early fourth quarter 20th century, two ovoid jug, each decorated with a hand-modeled and applied clay face including a row of broken china teeth. Surfaces covered in an olive-colored alkaline glaze with rutile runs. Together with a miniature face jug with bulging eyes and incised mouth, the surface covered in a mottled brown alkaline glaze. All with Burlon B. Craig maker's marks on underside. Surface covered in an olive-colored alkaline glaze with rutile accents. Underside impressed with Burlon B. Craig signature. Middle-sized jug with sticker on underside, inscribed "approx. 15 years old in 1991. / 1975-76 / C.W." All in excellent, essentially as-made condition. H (of largest) 7".