Very Rare Hezekiah Starr, Baltimore, MD Creamware Snuff Jar, circa 1812

Spring 2020 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 254

Price Realized: $1,020.00

($850 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Very Rare Creamware Snuff Jar with Baltimore, MD Advertising, signed "CLEWS'S MANUFACTURER'S," Cobridge, England origin, circa 1812, cylindrical jar with rounded shoulder and narrow opening, featuring a blue Federal eagle motif and transfer advertising "MACAUBAU, / SCOTCH & RAPPEE / SNUFF. / TOBACCO & CIGARS, / MADE & SOLD / BY / HEZEKIAH STARR, / No 27, / CALVERT STREET, / BALTIMORE." One of a few examples of its kind known. Excellent condition with some staining and a small Y-shaped line on underside, not visible on interior. H 6 1/4".

Very Rare Hezekiah Starr, Baltimore, MD Creamware Snuff Jar, circa 1812Very Rare Hezekiah Starr, Baltimore, MD Creamware Snuff Jar, circa 1812Very Rare Hezekiah Starr, Baltimore, MD Creamware Snuff Jar, circa 1812Very Rare Hezekiah Starr, Baltimore, MD Creamware Snuff Jar, circa 1812

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