Day 1: Fine Art & Decorative Works
Fri, Mar 13, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Sat, Mar 14, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 140
Historical Blue Ewer and Basin
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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 |
States Border series by James and Ralph Clews, Staffordshire, England, early 19th century, transfer-printed earthenware wash set, names of sixteen states on draped border banner, "AMERICA AND INDEPENDENCE" on banner flanking center image, columned mansion with boat in foreground in bottom of basin, castle with a flag on ewer, impressed mark on basin, crown surrounded by concentric circles enclosing CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE, 12 in., [basin with rim chip, crack from rim, scratched inside from use; ewer with tiny chip on foot rim; both with crazing, firing anomalies] . Provenance: Private Collection
