August Americana
Description:
Fifteen English Pottery Items, early 19th century, two blue mocha-decorated pearlware pitchers; a small mocha-pearlware cup with mottled decoration; a pearlware pepper pot; two Staffordshire Dalmatians; three Staffordshire spaniels; a Staffordshire cat; a Staffordshire lamb; a Staffordshire cow; a small red transfer-decorated creamware cup with a bird inscribed "FOR A FAVOURITE"; a blue spatterware cup and saucer with peafowl decoration; and a small Boston State House Staffordshire plate, ht. to 5 1/8, dia. to 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
Spatterware saucer has two hairline cracks; mocha cat's eye pitcher has a small spot of repair on the spout; spaniel has a chip on the ear; mocha tumbler has three small chips on the rim; dog on blue base has a repaired base; small mocha pitcher has a chip on the rim.
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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