Outstanding PHILADELPHIA TEA HOUSE / WHEELING, WV Stoneware Advertising Crock

October 29, 2011 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 343

Price Realized: $690.00

($600 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)

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Rare One-Gallon PHILADELPHIA TEA HOUSE / WHEELING , W. VA. Stoneware Jar, Western PA origin, circa 1875, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder and semi-rounded rim, decorated with freehand cobalt stripes and the elaborate stenciled advertising: "PHILADELPHIA TEA HOUSE / CHRIS BEHRENS / PROPRIETOR / AND DEALER IN / GROCERIES FLOUR COUNTRY PRODUCE / & C. / 3601 JACOB AND 36 & 38 THIRTY SIXTH / STS., WHEELING, W. VA.". A fine example of West Virginia advertising. Excellent condition with some light discoloration to surface. H 9 3/4".




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