Extremely Rare Manganese-Glazed Redware Jar attrib. Silas Watkins, Randolph or Guilford Counties, NC

Winter 2026 Auction of the Carole Wahler Collection

Lot #: 188

Price Realized: $2,880.00

($2,400 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Extremely Rare Manganese-Glazed Redware Jar, attributed to Silas Watkins, Randolph or Guilford Counties, NC, circa 1846, ovoid jar with footed base, semi-rounded rim, ribbed open-strap handles with depressed terminals, and incised lines to shoulder, the surface covered in a mottled reddish lead-and-manganese glaze. Closely-related in form and glaze to the signed and dated "Silas Watkins / 1846" jar in this auction. Some professional restoration to surface flakes, primarily to one side. Additional unrestored surface wear. Heavy wear to rim. Wear to handles and bottom edge of jar. H 14".




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