Rare Stoneware Bank with Profuse Cobalt Floral Decoration, Richard Remmey, circa 1870

July 19, 2014 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 227

Price Realized: $2,300.00

($2,000 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)

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Rare Stoneware Bank with Large Cobalt Floral Decoration, attributed to Richard C. Remmey, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1870-1890, ovoid bank with footed base and nicely-form, bell-shaped finial, the front decorated with two large tulips extending from a horizontal stripe at base. Reverse decorated with a brushed leaf. Cobalt highlights to finial and surrounding the carved vertical slot at shoulder. One of the most highly-prized forms in the Remmey family's Philadelphia products. Excellent color. Chips to slot. Otherwise excellent condition with a minor contact mark to left side of front. H 7 1/4".

Rare Stoneware Bank with Profuse Cobalt Floral Decoration, Richard Remmey, circa 1870Rare Stoneware Bank with Profuse Cobalt Floral Decoration, Richard Remmey, circa 1870Rare Stoneware Bank with Profuse Cobalt Floral Decoration, Richard Remmey, circa 1870Rare Stoneware Bank with Profuse Cobalt Floral Decoration, Richard Remmey, circa 1870Rare Stoneware Bank with Profuse Cobalt Floral Decoration, Richard Remmey, circa 1870

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