Skinner monthly Discovery auctions are approachable and keenly followed by seasoned and novice buyers alike for their affordability and diverse, eclectic offerings. A recent Country Americana auction featured a broad and eclectic selection of 18th, 19th, and 20th-century furniture, folk art, ceramics, metalwork, fine art, and textiles. Department specialist Kyle Johnson weighs-in on some of the areas where he saw strong auction results.
Six Graduated Painted Firkins, 19th century

Six Graduated Painted Firkins, 19th century (Lot 18, Sold for: $1,599)
Small Group of Wooden Domestic Items

Small Group of Wooden Domestic Items (Lot 25, Sold for: $1,230
Two Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Crocks, “John Burger/Rochester” and “J. & E. Norton/Bennington, V.T.

Two Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Crocks, “John Burger/Rochester” and “J. & E. Norton/Bennington, V.T. (Lot 338, Sold for: $1,107
Two Julius and Edward Norton “Bennington Stone-Ware Pottery” Broadsides, mid-19th century

Two Julius and Edward Norton “Bennington Stone-Ware Pottery” Broadsides, mid-19th century (Lot 90, Sold for: $431)
Leeds Creamware Ceramic Teapot, England, 18th century

Leeds Creamware Ceramic Teapot, England, 18th century (Lot 202, Sold for: $738)