Lot #: 242
Price Realized: $1,955.00
($1,700 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 Multi-Glazed Redware Tankard Pitcher, Stamped "S. BELL & SON. / STRASBURG," Virginia origin, late 19th century, cylindrical pitcher with footed base, short flaring rim, and applied ribbed handle, the surface decorated with heavily-splashed green and brown glazes over a cream-colored ground. Interior covered in a reddish-brown manganese glaze. Impressed on shoulder "S. BELL & SON. / STRASBURG". Exceptionally strong glaze with vivid color. Signed examples of this form are considered rare. 6" x 3 1/2" restored area to glaze at base on reverse. Glaze loss to interior base. Typical light wear to rim. Wear to handle. H 9 5/8".
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