Lot 557

Rare Early Hagerstown, Maryland Attributed Decorated Earthenware Pitcher

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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possibly attributed to one of the Bell Family makers, early 19th century, lead glazed with yellow cream slip over body, alternating copper and manganese applied slip brush strokes around body of pitcher, ovoid form with tooled collared neck, tooled double fluted rim, wide ridged and fluted arched strap handle, 9 in.

Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

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Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

glaze voids and anomalies as made, wear and chips to clay and glaze on most of rim, abrasions in interior, 1 in. glaze void on shoulder as made, series of five glaze frits to lower body of jar, the largest being 1/2 in., glaze crackle, surface wear and abrasions and wear to slip decorations, 1-1/2 in. hairline up from base edge, 1/2 in. chip to base edge with other wear, wear to edge of handle with glaze chip, other handle wear, overall fair surviving 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.