Emporium & Coins Auction
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 73
Pearl Ware Salt Box and Pair of Mocha Ware Flower Bricks
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
Late 18th century and 19th century, British, comprising: pearl ware salt box with incised decoration, two compartments, base inscribed "The June 29, 1799, My hand and pen and so no more, John Hollins"; flower bricks of demilune form, with panel of applied sand between painted blue bands, three large holes to top; 4 x 6-1/2 x 3-1/4 in.
Provenance: Flower Bricks from Summerford & Collier (accompanied by original receipt dated October 11, 1987 for $220.50); Estate of Virginia B. Story, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Condition
salt box crazing throughout, a few filled repairs, primarily to top corner, hairline crack to body, areas of discoloration/spotting, large chip to top corner; flower bricks crazing throughout, areas of discoloration, chipping to holes on top, hairline cracks, one with large chip to base
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