06-08-200806-08-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2412Boston
June 8, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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Small Redware Jug

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$4,740$4,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2412Location: BostonDate / Time: June 08, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

Small Redware Jug, probably Maine, early 19th century, elongated oval form with strap handle applied to lip, greenish-brown glaze flowing to reddish-brown with green and brown speckles, (minor wear),ht. 7 1/2 in.

Literature: Similarly glazed redware attributed to Maine is illustrated and discussed in Slipped and Glazed: Regional American Redware, exhibition catalog, May 12-Oct. 14, 1991, Heritage Plantation of Sandwich, Brian Cullity, curator, 1991, pp. 36-7.
Estimate $300-500

small glaze flake on lip and a 1 x 1/2 in. old shallow chipped area on handle edge.

Keywords

Maine, Brian Cullity, curator