August Americana
Description:
Creamware Mug with Cover, England, c. 1800, dipped in rust-colored slip, banded with dark reddish brown slip, and with white bands turned through the slip coating to the body, pointed ball finial on lid, applied strap handle, ht. 5 in.
Literature: Illustrated in Jonathan Rickard, Mocha and Related Dipped Wares, 1770-1790 (University Press of New England: Lebanon, New Hampshire, 2006),fig. 119, p. 83.
The Jonathan Rickard Collection
Estimate $400-600
Small chips on rim, inside of lid has chipped ring. Knop on lid has been reattached.
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Keywords
Lebanon, United Kingdom
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
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