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American & Southern | Session II | November 14, 2025

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Lot 2292

Extremely Rare C. Rhodes Maker Edgefield SC Decorated Stoneware Jug

Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
Starting Bid
$7,500

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attributed to the Collin Rhodes Pottery, Shaw's Creek, Edgefield District, South Carolina, circa 1850, speckled olive green alkaline glaze, areas of brown toning, ovoid form, applied kaolin slip "C. Rhodes Maker" script at front shoulder of jar surrounded by a decorative kaolin slip wreath decoration with decorative looping accent, applied slip "2" capacity mark encircled by a slip sunflower motif below spout with tooled neck and collared rim, 12 in.

Provenance: A Private Charleston, South Carolina Collection

Note: On display at the McKissick Museum, August 6, 2018 - July 20, 2019, in the Swag & Tassel: The Innovative Stoneware of Thomas Chandler exhibition, pictured on pg. 58 of the accompanying catalog.

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A Private Charleston, South Carolina Collection

glaze voids and anomalies as made, old stabilized hairline in handle, light wear to slip decoration, minor glaze frits around belly, spout frit, grouping of surficial hairlines to right shoulder of jug in front of handle with illumination under black light possibly due to residue, residue that illuminates under handle, pine tar like residue on base and possibly in interior base, light wear to base edge, otherwise good condition with good presentation 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.