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Description:
Two Pieces of Cobalt-decorated Stoneware, New York State, mid-19th century, a two-gallon jug with loop handle marked "WHITE'S UTICA" with incised lines above a cobalt bird, and a two-gallon jar with lug handles marked "RIEDINGER & CAIRE/POUGHKEEPSIE" with incised lines above a cobalt bird, (imperfections),ht. 13 1/4, 12 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-250
blistering to bird decoration on White's jug, firing imperfection on right side, minor indentation on left side; minor blistering to bird decoration on Poughkeepsie jar, glaze losses under rim, large chip to back of rim, intersecting tight hairlines on left side under handle continuing to back.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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