Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger | June 24, 2026
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 555
Extremely Rare and Important Henry Adam Hagerstown, Maryland Attributed Decorated Earthenware Charger
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
Sold for
$24,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
circa 1797-1819, lead oxide, tin and engobe glaze with manganese and copper slip decoration, cream colored slip field, banded circular manganese slip motif with overlain looping manganese slip decoration centrally applied in base of dish, very elaborate five banded applied manganese slip decoration with spaced elongations to design, overlain alternating copper and manganese applied slip brush strokes to lower interior wall of dish, applied copper slip scalloped border to upper wall of dish, double applied manganese line decoration to interior rim, tooled thick exterior rim, footed base, 2-1/4 in. x 11-1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
Note: Henry Adam immigrated from Germany to Hagerstown in 1797. It is believed that Adam is most likely the maker who brought the tin glazed tradition to the Hagerstown school, and many enthusiasts believe examples of Henry Adam's work are unequaled in beauty and design compared to any other American potter of that period. Elaborately decorated Henry Adam examples in very good condition such as the one we offer here are are extremely rare.
Literature: This lot is illustrated in Pottery From The Shenandoah And Cumberland Valleys: Selections from the Manger Collection, by Dr. George and Connie Manger, pg. 13.
Exhibited: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown, Maryland, May 16, 2003 through September 14, 2003.
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Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
glaze anomalies as made, surface wear and residue, some minor glaze frits, wear to applied decoration, wear to entire rim, small chip under exterior rim edge, small chip on footed base, manganese slip drip in interior as made, overall very good surviving condition for an extremely rare example Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
