Lot #: 363
Price Realized: $780.00
($650 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
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Rare Cobalt-Decorated and Incised Stoneware Presentation Pitcher, attributed to Richard C. Remmey, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1880, ovoid pitcher with footed base, semi-rounded rim, and molding at base of collar, decorated with brushed floral designs extending from the base of the handle, flanking the incised and cobalt-highlighted name,"Mrs. Yapp," referring to Catharine Yapp, the widow of Seneca Yapp, a local Philadelphia waterman who died in 1852. Mrs. Yapp kept a boarding house at least circa 1860 following her husband's death, but probably during this period, as well. Base decorated with rare incised and cobalt-highlighted vine motifs. Remmey-style flowers extend from the base of the handle around the sides of the pitcher, flanking the incised name. Spout with incised and cobalt-highlighted decoration. Pitcher measures between one-quart and one half-gallon. Professional repair to spout, rim chips, 3" section of foot, and cracked(?) area extending approximately 4 1/4" down proper left side of pitcher's front. Hairline to underside, not visible on interior. H 7 1/4".
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