Very Fine Shenandoah Valley Multi-Glazed Redware Wall Pocket

Fall 2022 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 211

Price Realized: $3,480.00

($2,900 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Very Fine Shenandoah Valley Multi-Glazed Redware Wall Pocket, attributed to J. Eberly & Co., Strasburg, VA, circa 1890, wheel-thrown form with footed base, applied scrolled hanger, and coggled rim, the front decorated with a hand-modeled and applied bird-and-floral motif. Surface decorated with streaks of copper and manganese over cream-colored slip and covered in a clear lead glaze. The Strasburg wall pocket form is typically found with moderate to significant damage. This example survives in strong condition, featuring excellent color with heavy copper application. Two in-the-firing stacker marks to top of rim. A small chip to tip of bird's beak. A minor rim chip on right side. A minor base chip on reverse. A tiny glaze flake to one leaf. H 7 3/4".