January Premier Auction: Day 1
Fri, Jan 26, 2018 09:00AM EST - Sat, Jan 27, 2018 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 9
Pair Chinese Export Mugs for The American Market
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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 |
18th or early 19th century, matched pair of porcelain mugs with twisted strap handles, cobalt blue border details on top and bottom, each painted in brick red, green, black, blue and gilt with a frigate at anchor flying two American flags , 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 in.
firing anomalies as found, minimal scattered loss to decoration, stable hairline crack on top rim of one
