Lot #: 317
Price Realized: $805.00
($700 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 11 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 Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Horse and Horseshoe Paperweight, Embossed "PAROLE" and "LUCK," Midwestern origin, circa 1875-1885, featuring the well-detailed bust of a horse surrounded by a horseshoe, including the word "LUCK" above and the word "PAROLE" on reverse. Cobalt highlight to the hrose's eye, base of a horseshoe, and the word "LUCK". The boldly-debossed word "PAROLE" on reverse refers to the American race horse, Parole (1873-1903), who, at the time of his retirement, was the country's greatest money winner and considered the best gelding of his era. Parole was inducted into the Racing Hall of Fame in 1984. This paperweight may have been given out as a souvenir at a race featuring this famous horse. An unusual example of equestrian-related stoneware. Excellent condition. L 2 1/2".
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