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Anna Pottery 1893 Chicago World's Fair Stoneware Pig Flask
March 3, 2012 Stoneware Auction
Lot #: 185Price Realized: $4,887.50 (Price includes 15% buyer's premium).
Rare Anna Pottery Chicago World's Fair Stoneware Pig Bottle, Dated 1893, Albany-slip-glazed bottle molded in the form of a pig with hole at rear, anatomically correct underside, and incised details to face and hooves. Inscribed "Fresh Pork / from the World's Fair / with a little good Old Rye / in a Pigs- / 1893". Rear incised "Cut Rates to the Worlds Fair by the ICRR". Underside incised "Chicago Water works". A fine example of this desirable Anna form. Wear to spout. Otherwise excellent condition. L 6".
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