
What: Fall 2010 Auction of American Stoneware and Redware Pottery
When: To Be Announced
How to Bid: Bidding Info
Price Realized: $920.00 (Price includes 15% buyer's premium).
Thank you all for another successful and exciting auction! Winning internet bidders will be emailed on Monday and winning Phone and Absentee bidders will receive invoices in this week's mail. We are all looking forward to our Fall 2010 auction!Rare Miniature Stoneware "A B C" Pitcher, Northeastern U.S. origin, circa 1850, ovoid pitcher with flared collar and applied handle, decorated with the incised and cobalt-highlighted letters "A B C" and "a b c." Possibly made for a child in reference to his or her learning of the alphabet. The use of upper and lower case lettering reminds one of needlework samplers of the 19th century. Chips to sides of spout and heavy chipping to rim. H 2 1/2".
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