Very Rare Small-Sized Copper-Slip-Decorated Redware Vessel, probably Greene County, Tennessee

Winter 2026 Auction of the Carole Wahler Collection

Lot #: 43

Price Realized: $1,920.00

($1,600 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Very Rare Small-Sized Copper-Slip-Decorated Redware Vessel, probably Greene County, TN origin, circa 1820-1860, flaring form with footed base and squared midsection, decorated around the exterior with two rows of brushed copper-slip drape motifs and on the interior with looser, splashed drapery, all under a clear lead glaze. Color and brushwork are closely-related to the work of Greene County potter, Christopher Alexander Haun (1821-1861). Incised wavy line treatment to underside. Unusual form, likely serving as a master salt or sugar bowl. Exhibited: Tennessee Turned, Earthenware and Stoneware Made in East Tennessee 1800-1900, Museum of East Tennessee History, May 16-October 30, 2011. Literature: Illustrated in Wahler, Tennessee Turned, Earthenware and Stoneware Made in East Tennessee 1800-1900, Part One, p. 68, fig. 66, p. 88, pl. 10, p. 200, fig. 66. Provenance: Found at a yard sale in downtown Greeneville, Greene County, TN. Wear to rim. A thin 2" crack from rim. A 1 1/2" surface line at base, not visible on interior. Professionally-restored rim chips. A professionally-restored base chip. Wear to rim and foot. Other minor surface wear. H 3 3/8" ; Diam. 4 7/8".