Lot #: 158
Price Realized: $360.00
($300 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 2 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.
Unusual Miniature Redware Teacup, Philadelphia, PA origin, probably Haig Family, third quarter 19th century, with footed base, ovoid body, and flared rim, the lead-glazed surface decorated with vertically-sponged manganese stripes. Likely made for a child. Very nice condition, the foot with a chip and wear, the rim with a minor chip and extremely minor wear, and the handle with a minuscule fleck of glaze loss. H 2 1/8 ; Diam. (at rim) 2 3/8".
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