Lot #: 83
Price Realized: $510.00
($425 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
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Outstanding Glazed Redware Pitcher with Looping Manganese Slip Decoration, TN or VA origin, third quarter 19th century, ovoid pitcher with tall, flaring collar, the surface decorated throughout with elaborate brushed manganese-slip stripe and spotted, looping line motifs, probably over a light iron wash, all under a clear lead glaze. In her notes, Wahler described this pitcher as "prob VA, poss Coffman." Excellent decoration. Provenance: Purchased from David Good on October 15, 1997. Loss to spout. Chips and wear to rim. Wear to handle. Shallow chipping and wear to bottom edge of pitcher. Minor wear to body of pitcher. H 7 7/8".
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