Turned Ash Burl Lidded Bowl

Description:

Turned Ash Burl Lidded Bowl, probably Ohio, 19th century, the bulbous body with line decoration on the exterior and straight foot, the turned lid with button handle, ht. 5 3/4, dia. 5 1/2 in.

Provenance: Sam Forsythe, Columbus, Ohio.

Literature: Illustrated and described in Steven S. Powers, North American Burl Treen, Colonial & Native American (Steven S. Powers Antiques: Brooklyn, 2005),p. 73, plate 3/13.

Note: The bowl bears very close similarities to turned Peaseware vessels made in Ohio during the 19th century.
The property of Bill McKeever
Estimate $400-600


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