Very Rare Tanware Presentation Jug for "Albert West," New Geneva or Greensboro, PA

Spring 2025 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 312

Price Realized: $4,200.00

($3,500 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Very Rare Small-Sized Tanware Presentation Jug, Inscribed "Albert West," New Geneva or Greensboro, PA, circa 1885, ovoid jug with tooled spout, featuring the diagonally-brushed Albany slip name, "Albert West," with wavy lines above and below. Base with stylized floral motif above a freehand stripe. Scarce form, desirable size, and unusual addition of its owner's name. Provenance: Recently surfaced in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Excellent, essentially as-made condition with a small in-the-firing ping at base on reverse. H 5 1/2".

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