Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session II | October 22, 2025
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 766
Important Dave Drake "LM" Inscribed Edgefield South Carolina Stoneware Jug
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$17,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
(Edgefield, South Carolina, b. circa 1800, d. after 1873) made by Dave Drake at the Lewis Miles Stoneware Manufactory, Horse Creek Valley, Edgefield District, SC, circa 1850s, ovoid form, creamy greenish tan alkaline glaze, thick glaze runs down body at one side, areas of darker brown glaze, apparent fingertip marks in glaze at base edge, "LM" inscribed vertically at shoulder of jar, "slash" mark, "U" mark, and three "punctates" incised on shoulder indicating likely 3 gallon capacity, applied strap handle with finger impression on lower terminal, spout with ringed neck and tooled rim, 15 in. tall, 37-1/4 in. circumference
Provenance: The Sally and Paul Hawkins Collection
Note: This is a fine surviving specimen of one of Dave's jug forms, finding one in this condition is uncommon, his jugs often turn up with damaged or repaired handles and spouts.
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The Sally and Paul Hawkins Collection
glaze voids and anomalies as made, minor abrasions around belly, tiny glaze and clay body frits, 1-1/4 in. area of three small clay body chips to lower belly, specks of white residue on exterior of jar, some white residue in interior of spout, white residue on base, otherwise very good condition 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.
