America's Premier Auction of Stoneware & Redware Pottery ... Now Featuring Antiques & Decorative Arts
October 31, 2009 Auction Catalog
AUCTION INFO
Next Auctions:
•March 3. American Stoneware & Redware Pottery.
(More Info)
•Spring. Antiques & Decorative Arts.
•Late Summer. The Maryland Sale.
Location: Our new gallery.
15900 York Rd, Sparks, MD 21152. (Directions.)
NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS
Click here for a FREE pre-auction evaluation of your pieces!
Click here for more consignment info.
HOW TO BID
Click here for info on all of our various bidding methods.
COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG. PA Stoneware Batter Pail
October 31, 2009 Stoneware Auction
Lot #: 298Price Realized: $1,035.00 (Price includes 15% buyer's premium).
Scarce Stoneware Batter Pail with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG. PA," circa 1865, ovoid form with tubular spout, handle at base on reverse, and clay ears attached to a wood and metal bail handle. Decorated on the front with wreath-like brushwork and dotted flowers flanking the spout, as well as leaf-like brushwork underscoring the maker's mark. Reverse decorated with two brushed cobalt spitting tulips. Includes tin coverings. Highly desirable form and excellent decoration. Professional restoration to spout. Rim chip. 2 3/4" hairline from rim. Approximately 7 1/2" horizontal line on front, extending into spout, which does not extend through to interior. H 8 3/4".
Click images to enlarge.
Bidding is now closed.