10-24-200910-24-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2481Boston
October 24, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Martin Brothers Stoneware "Wally-bird" Tobacco Jar and Cover

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$59,250$50,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2481Location: BostonDate / Time: October 24, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Martin Brothers Stoneware "Wally-bird" Tobacco Jar and Cover, both cover and base dated March, 1888, enamel decorated, the inquisitive bird with head tilted to the left and with wings put back, all in tones of brown, blue, and green, on an ebonized circular base, overall ht. 14 1/8 in.
Estimate $12,000-18,000

Slight and shallow 1/4" chip to back of head and a slight 1/8" chip along collar line of cover. Slight glaze roughness along top rim of base. blacklighting reveals no flaws.