Lot #: 77
Price Realized: $115.00
($100 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 13 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.
Glazed Pottery Lion Doorstop, Incised "M. RILEY," Midwestern origin, late 19th or early 20th century, molded reclining lion on a tiered rectangular base, covered in a heavy lead glaze over dense red clay. Incised on underside "M. RILEY". Possibly produced by a brick manufacturer. In-the-firing base chips. 3/4" firing flaw to top of head. A few minor chips to corners. Length 9".
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