Lot #: 328
Price Realized: $600.00
($500 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 3 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.
Scarce Stoneware Presentation Inkwell, Impressed "R.L. LASHER," attributed to Nathan Clark, Sr., Athens, NY, circa 1825-1835, large-sized inkwell with raised banding and coggled decoration to shoulder and base as well as around edge of top and bottom surface. Top of inkwell with large ink reservoir hole and three smaller pen holes. Midsection with impressed and cobalt-highlighted nam,e "R.I. LASHER". A 1 1/2" hairline on side of inkwell, extending 3/4" onto underside. An additional very minor 3/8" line at base. A few base chips. A loss to very bottom of recessed hole at center of inkwell. H 2 5/8" ; D 6 1/4".
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