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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 35

Four Tin Glazed German Fayence Steins

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$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

17th/18th century, comprising: example having three cartouches each with a single flower, surrounded by panes of floral and leaf decor, pewter base and lid, monogrammed "WHM", initialed "BP.F" to base, 10-1/2 in.; example with vertical band of manganese alternating with undulating yellow lines and green fronds, yellow and manganese borders, pewter lid, touchmark to interior lid, 8-1/2 in.; two examples with hand painted enameled floral spray, one with pewter base, each with pewter lid, larger monogrammed "RS" and dated "1791", taller 9-12 in.

Provenance: First with label for Skinner, Boston, Massachuetts; The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

wear commensurate with age and use, scratching, denting to pewter mounts, chips, discoloration, spotting, embedded dust, residue, lids slightly loose, hairlines, crazing; smallest with felt pads to base

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