Lot #: 279
Price Realized: $180.00
($150 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 4 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.
Monumental Flint Enamel Hotel Spittoon, Stamped "LYMAN FENTON & CO. / FENTON'S ENAMEL / PATENTED / 1849. / BENNINGTON, Vermont," circa 1849-1852, molded spittoon composed of twelve rounded panels with oval opening at shoulder and circular opening in recessed top, the surface decorated with streaks of brown and amber over a cream-colored ground. Impressed "L" under opening at shoulder. Underside impressed with Lyman, Fenton & Co. maker's mark. The largest Bennington, Vermont or Bennington-type spittoon that we have ever offered. A reglued 2 3/4" x 2 1/2" wedge to interior adjacent to the opening with some tiny lossses along reglued area. Minor rim chips. H 7" ; Diam. 15".
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