The Gentleman's Auction Online
Description:
Five Pottery Planters and Flowerpots, America and England, late 19th century, some decorated, ht. to 7 1/4 in.
Note: Proceeds to benefit Wilton Historical Society's education programs.
"There is something so beautiful about even the simplest of pottery. The shapes and colors are always so captivating to me. I could see these pieces arranged on a table with beautiful specimen plants of equal interest." --Phillip Thomas
Estimate $150-250
small ruffled pot: minor edge flaking; red pot with dentritic trees with base crack in the making; larger ruffled pot - underplate attached, glaze flakes and minor chips to edges, one repair to underplate; cream glazed dendritic pot with chips to base, hairline to bottom; Albany-glazed piece with integral underplate, minor rim and base chips, and accumulation of dried soil to sides of interior.
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Keywords
Phillip Thomas, 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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