Emporium Auction
Thu, Jul 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 142
Rare Decorated Thomas Ritchie Storage Jar
Estimate: $300 - $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 |
(Lincoln County, North Carolina, 1825-1909) runny mottled light olive green alkaline glaze, stamped "TR" and inscribed "5" on one of two lug handles, tightly turned rounded rim, incised banded wavy line decoration at shoulder of jar, incised banded line decoration around shoulder of jar touching edges of handles, incised banded wavy line decoration between handles, 15 3/4 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition
glaze voids and anomalies as made, two 3/4 in. rim chips to opposing side of jar, minor surface abrasions and residue, wear at base edge, otherwise good condition
