Very Rare J.L. (James LaFever, Sr., White County, Tennessee) Salt-Glazed Stoneware Honey Jar

Winter 2025 Auction of the Carole Wahler Collection

Lot #: 91

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

Minimum Bid: $75.

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Very Rare Salt-Glazed Stoneware Honey Jar, Stamped "J.L," James LaFever, Sr. (1816-1882), White County, TN origin, mid 19th century, ovoid jar with heavily-tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied strap handle, the surface covered in a salt glaze over a mottled brown-to-gray ground. Impressed with raised-face "J.L" maker's mark within an oval, sawtoothed border at shoulder. Literature: For more information on LaFever, see Smith and Rogers, Tennessee Potters, Pots, and Potters, 1790s to 1950, Vol.2, pp. 789-790. Four tight cracks from rim, including a 7 1/2" inverted Y-shaped crack, and 6 3/4", 4", and 2" cracks. A 3/4" rim chip. Flakes, crazing, and light wear to surface and underside, some of which has been sealed. Minor chipping to base. H 17 1/4".

Very Rare J.L. (James LaFever, Sr., White County, Tennessee) Salt-Glazed Stoneware Honey Jar

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