Lot #: 262
Price Realized: $2,012.50
($1,750 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 15 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Rare Shenandoah Valley Glazed Redware Cup, Stamped "BAECHER / WINCHESTER, VA," circa 1880, skillfully-thrown mug with rounded foot, bulged midsection, and flared rim, the body accented with two incised lines. Surface decorated with daubs of manganese over a cream-colored slip, and covered in a clear lead glaze. The underlying olive-colored clay is visible on much of the surface, creating an interesting cream and green mottled coloration. Underside impressed "BAECHER / WINCHESTER, VA." Recently found in a thrift store in Georgia. Glaze wear to surface and heavy glaze wear to interior. Glaze wear and small chip to handle. 7/8" base chip. Glaze wear to rim, along with a 1 1/4" heavily worn chip to rim and a 3/8" chip to rim. H 4".
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