Lot #: 378
Price Realized: $2,875.00
($2,500 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 10 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 and Fine Lead-and-Manganese-Glazed Redware Pitcher, Stamped "JOHN BELL", PA origin, circa 1850-1880, elegantly-potted pitcher with footed base, tall narrow collar with upswept spout, and high-arching strap handle with thumbrest. Surface decorated with sponged, reddish-brown manganese over a bright-orange clay ground and covered in a clear lead glaze. Underside impressed "JOHN BELL". Excellent, essentially as-made condition. H 6 1/4".
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