Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session II | October 22, 2025
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 765
Outstanding Signed and Dated Dave Drake Edgefield SC Stoneware Jar
Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000
Sold for
$100,000
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, Lewis Miles Stony Bluff Manufactory, Horse Creek Valley, Edgefield District, SC, ovoid form, double dipped olive green runny alkaline glaze with crackle over lighter olive glaze, thick glaze run with glaze crackle around lower body of jar, three finger print marks in glaze at bottom side edge, inscribed "Feb - 25 - 1857" over "Dave" at left front shoulder of jar, "Lm" initials of Lewis Miles vertically inscribed at center of front shoulder, two slash marks to right front of jar in between two vertical rows of three punctuates indicating a capacity of possibly 6 gallons, applied 5 in. lug handles on opposing shoulders, tooled semi round rim, 15 in. tall, 44-1/4 in. circumference
Provenance: The Sally and Paul Hawkins Collection
Note: Listed as no. 86, on pg. 68, in the Arthur F. Goldberg and James P. Witkowski article Beneath His Magic Touch: The Dated Vessels of the African American Slave Potter Dave, published by the Chipstone Foundation in Ceramics in America 2006, edited by Rob Hunter.
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The Sally and Paul Hawkins Collection
glaze voids and anomalies as made, very minor surface wear around belly, minor glaze scratches, small glaze and clay body frits to surface all consistent with age and use, 3/4 and 1-1/4 in. chips to underside of one handle, miniscule 1 in. long area of wear on base edge, eight residue drips in interior of jar, some residue on exterior that illuminates under black light, very good condition overall 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.
