Lot #: 323
Price Realized: $431.25
($375 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 9 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.
Unusual Small-Sized Redware Bowl, Stamped "JOHN BELL," WAYNESBORO, PA origin, circa 1840-1880, with footed base and rounded sides, the exterior with streaky lead and manganese glaze, the interior with clear lead glaze. Impressed with John Bell maker's mark on underside. Excellent size. Glaze wear to rim and two shallow rim chips. Residue from use on interior base. Faint X-shaped surface line on underside, extending partway up exterior side of bowl, not visible on interior. Typical minor base wear. H 2 1/8" ; Diameter 5 7/8".
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