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Day two features important porcelain and pottery, pilgrim century furniture and early decorative arts. The Tonneson Collection, New Hampshire, includes Delft, slipware, pilgrim century furniture and more; the Collection of Dr. Richard and Carol Lamb, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania features Delft, and Staffordshire; an Important Atlanta Private Collection offers over thirty eight lots of Staffordshire including two rare Whieldon Type Dovecotes; the Sally and Paul Hawkins Collection of Southern pottery, includes an outstanding signed and dated Dave Drake Jar.
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Lot 798

Outstanding Edgefield South Carolina Stoneware Face Jug

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Current Bid
$10,000

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attributed to the Miles Mill Manufactory, Edgefield District, South Carolina, likely pre 1870, runny mottled greenish tan glaze over brown under glaze, applied facial features including thin curved eyebrows, elongated pinched nose with flared nostrils, comma form ears, bulging eyelids with inset kaolin eyes, pronounced lips with impressed inset kaolin teeth, applied strap handle from shoulder to side of spout, curved neck, flat flared rim, 4-3/4 in.

Provenance: From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama, purchased from David Wheatcroft Antiques in 2004, this lot is accompanied by the original receipt of purchase.

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From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama, purchased from David Wheatcroft Antiques in 2004, this lot is accompanied by the original receipt of purchase.

glaze voids and anomalies as made, tiny specks of kiln debris on left cheek, back shoulder, and under right eye, all as made, unglazed areas around eyes as made, firing separation to corner of left eye as made, firing separation behind right ear as made, impressed area to back of jug at handle terminus as made, wear on base and base edge, grime accumulation on eyes and teeth due to age and handling, 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.