Fine Galena Pottery Yellow-Dipped Preserve Jar w/ Lid

November 3, 2018 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 46

Price Realized: $1,770.00

($1,500 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)

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Fine Slip-Decorated Redware Canning Jar with Lid, Galena, IL origin, second half 19th century, cylindrical jar with rounded shoulder and flared rim, the upper portion of the jar with heavily-dipped slip decoration, the entire surface covered in a clear lead glaze. Includes slip-coated Galena, IL redware lid, which does not fit jar perfectly. Excellent color. Provenance: From a long-term private collection of Galena, IL redware consigned to this auction. Jar with wear to top of rim and some scattered glaze flakes to surface. Lid with a chip and wear to knob and light wear to outer edge. H (of jar) 8 1/2".